The most beautiful people are all in the library.

I never thought I'd be doing poetry books. I never really studied poetry. But the first one I did was after my mother died, and I realized that people sort of think and talk about her style and fashion, but in fact, what made her the person she was was really her love of reading and ideas.

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 am, you know, a Democrat through and through. I've always voted Democratic. You know, that is where my heart lies.

I can’t stand to hear his [Obama’s] voice anymore. He’s a liar, and worse.

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

Change isn't easy, it takes time.