I sort of feel like people are not that honest about their own parenting. Take any teenage household; tell me there is not yelling and conflict.

I kind of - I like my life, I feel I have lots of opportunities. And my parents actually having had such high expectations for me - I would say it's the greatest gift that anyone has ever given me. I complained a lot when I was little, but that's how I feel now. And that's why I tried to do the same with my two daughters.

Everything I've ever done that's valuable is something I was afraid to try.

I'm a proud strict mom and, you know, I'm really proud of the two daughters I've raised. And I'm especially proud of my relationship with them. We're very close. I think we're good friends.

But just because you love something, I added to myself, doesn't mean you'll ever be great. Not if you don't work. Most people stink at the things they love.

Most things are difficult at the beginning and they become fun, something you love, only after you've worked at them.

I do play tennis, but I don't really like competition. I'm supposed to be so intense, but I hate competition.