The life of a good dog is like the life of a good person, only shorter and more compressed.

[I]n contrast to the common belief that they are the world's greatest cynics, the best journalists are the world's great idealists. They have experienced firsthand the great soothing balance of human existence. For every disgrace there is triumph, for every wrong there is a moment of justice, for every funeral a wedding, for every obituary a birth announcement.

I think a lot of people, but particularly a lot of women, get to this stage when I'd say they're over 50. We face a lot of hard judgment from the world, we women. If you're a full-time mother, you should be out working. If you're out working, your kids must be being overlooked.

I know a lot and have written a lot and have thought a lot about motherhood.

I love having a president who I think is smarter than I am.

The victim mentality may be the last uncomplicated thing about life in America.

I am an affirmative action hire.