In this world, there was nothing scarier than trusting someone. But there was also nothing more rewarding.

As I now often tell my daughter Lila, no matter what stage of life you're in, when you want something - no matter how impossible it seems - you need to fight for it. When you believe in something, fight for it. And when you see injustice, fight harder than you've ever fought before.

As I tell my daughter, when you want something in life - no matter how impossible it seems - you need to fight for it.

Women are not weaker. Read that again. Women are not weaker. They are just as strong, just as resolute, just as creative, and are filled with just as much potential as any man.

The past may not hurt you, but it won't challenge you, either.

My worst moments as a parent have been much like my greatest moments as a parent: the product of complete and perfect accident.

Most archivists don't like surprises. That's why we work in the past.