In my house, we speak Spanglish to the dogs, to the grandchildren, to the kids.

I came to this country when I was twelve years old because my parents wanted to give me new opportunities to succeed. President Obama wants everyone to have the chances I had.

Latin life is rich with warmth, family values and history. I want to bring that beauty into American homes.

The talk show, as a genre, has been in decline for a while. It started with Jerry Springer, when the talk shows suffered a metamorphosis, going from the real and social issues to the hair-raising.

If you stay on the air for 18 years, people know you.

The difference between Oprah Winfrey and me is about $200 million.

Like most Latinas, I'm not afraid to speak my mind.