My mother had always taught me to write about my feelings instead of sharing really personal things with others, so I spent many evenings writing in my diary, eating everything in the kitchen and waiting for Mr. Wrong to call.

The story of a mother's life: Trapped between a scream and a hug.

Food ... love ... mother ... career ... Live every day to the fullest. Partake of the four basic guilt groups.

Every time I get something under control in my own life, the world provides more material.

I'm most proud of having created something that men never completely get.

Cathy was the first widely syndicated humor strip created by a woman. The strip was pretty revolutionary at the time not only because it starred a female, but also because it was so emotionally honest about all the conflicting feelings many women had in 1976.

My dog was with me all the time. I talked to my dog. She was my best buddy. I shared all my secrets with her, but I don't think I every really tried jokes out with the dog.