Both conservatives and liberals watch 'Parks and Recreation,' and they each think the show is for them, which is really cool. 'SNL' was totally different. It was exciting because everyone was paying attention. Political humor works when people know what you're talking about.

President Bush threw out the first pitch Monday at Cincinnati's great American ball park. 18 Iraqis were killed.

I think the hardest thing is to know what you want, ask for it, and then to stop talking.

I like to do things that challenge me and make me nervous.

I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody's passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn't mind leading.

If you can surf your life rather than plant your feet, you will be happier.

I get worried for young girls sometimes; I want them to feel that they can be sassy and full and weird and geeky and smart and independent, and not so withered and shriveled.