I... was not too happy to suddenly take on this public role thrust upon me. They just assumed I was the Joan of Arc of the women's movement. And I wasn't at all. It put a lot of unnecessary pressure on me.

You know, I spend most of my life turning things down. There's a lot of crap out there.

Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same.

I believe that you're here on Earth for a short time, and while you're here, you shouldn't forget it.

I... was not too happy to suddenly take on this public role thrust upon me. They just assumed I was the Joan of Arc of the women's movement. And I wasn't at all. It put a lot of unnecessary pressure on me.

Making lasting gifts for animals in our estate plans is perhaps the single most important thing we can do to ensure animals have the strongest possible voice for their protection.

I can't imagine working without and audience.