The zenith of elegance in any woman's wardrobe is the little black dress, the power of which suggests dash and refinement.

I do believe there's a heaven. I do believe that God has given me the resilience and the survival skills to withstand the chiffon trenches.

First Ladies have always been held like specimens under a media microscope.

When I have interns, I always say, 'Handwritten thank-you notes can make a difference.' People remember that - not an e-mail, a handwritten note in an envelope.

I love Russian culture. I don't know the young Russia, I'm not at all familiar with young Russia, but the old school Russia is good enough for me for the moment.

Reality TV, although I'm a part of it, I think reality TV is a terrible thing.

Some days are good; some days are not so good. Some days are really exciting. Some days are just tedious. You just have to get up out of bed.