I'd started going to acting classes at 14, played 'Medea' at 15 and really wanted to be a classical actress.

Just like my father, I've always loved education. In school I was a member of the honor society.

It's not a date. We're just agreeing to eat at the same table.

I go by instinct - I don't worry about experience.

When I was maybe 5 or 6 years old, the neighborhood girls would sit on the stoop and sing. I was known as the kid who had a good voice and no father.

And remember, this was a president (George W. Bush) who was selected by the Supreme Court rather than the people.

I still like my antique clothes.