I hope there is nothing about me that people have a big problem with. You know, I like to think of myself as lovable.

People used to feel oddly empowered to tell me all the reasons I couldn't win. Because I was a woman. Because I was a lesbian. Because I was from the West Side of Manhattan.

I really believe, when you come out of hiding, in whatever way you're hiding, you get to go out into the sunlight.

I have a tendency toward being a micromanager.

I couldn't be more proud of my work as a progressive.

I'm in a position where, if you have the ability, you should use it well. To get things done.

If you don't like me, life goes on, you know what I mean? But I hope you do like me. Because I think that in addition to being pushy, I'm nice.