My childhood, I would say, was a bit sad.

I am not interested in politics at all. At home, around the dinner table, we never discuss politics.

I never imagined my life would be the way that it has been for the past 30 years. I have had the best experiences a person can have-and the worst as well.

My philosophy in life... is to prove myself to myself and not to others. I tried to teach my children that, that I have to respect myself, to prove to myself that I can do the best I can.

I've seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.

My daughter, unfortunately, is ill, because drug addiction is an illness. She's been fighting it for years.

My heart was broken when I realized my daughter had a problem. I pray every day for her.