The biggest problem is people are afraid of poetry, think they can't understand it or that it will be boring.

I feel that my father's greatest legacy was the people he inspired to get involved in public service and their communities, to join the Peace Corps, to go into space. And really that generation transformed this country in civil rights, social justice, the economy and everything.

You have to remind kids to stay connected to the meaning of Christmas. Sometimes it takes a little bit of effort, but it's so worth it.

I know how important it is to, you know, to be my own person.

In my family in particular, I think, there was a sense we have to work twice as hard.

I have come to believe, more strongly than ever, that after people die they really do live on through those who love them.

Well, I think, you know, the arts are really what - one of the things that make this country strong. We always think it's our economy or our military power, but in fact, I think it's our culture, our civilization, our ideas, our creativity.