To actually feel like you've done something good with your life and you're useful to others is what I was always wanting, and was always looking for.

I'm not somebody that thinks about destiny and fate, but I don't walk away from it when something unfolds.

I'm happy being myself, which I've never been before. I always hid in other people, or tried to find myself through the characters, or live out their lives, but I didn't have those things in mine.

If every choice you make comes from an honest place, you're solid, and nothing anybody can say about you can rock you or change your opinion

I went through what I imagine thousands of other women have felt. I told myself to stay calm, to be strong, and that I had no reason to think I wouldn't live to see my children grow up and to meet my grandchildren.

When I was growing up I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. It's not a humanitarian thing, because I don't see it as a sacrifice. It's a gift. We're all lucky to have each other.

I honestly want to help. I don't believe I feel differently from other people. I think we all want justice and equality, a chance for a life with meaning.