If you have a crippling fear of public speaking, recognize that that is perfectly normal. And know that the only way to get over those nerves is to fully understand the material, the points, the policy you are trying to explain - and then practice it a little bit.

Believe it or not, the number one fear in America remains public speaking. And, in some ways, I think that is a real shame because we are so blessed to live in a country where we are able to express ourselves, so we should want to do that.

What woman wants to go home with a guy that lives with his mother?

I hear a lot of young people talking about the need to network. I think that is true, and I think that building a network makes sense. But I also think that there is another way to approach it, and that is to try to make friends. Just try to make a lot of friends.

Most women beat themselves up because they think they are not good enough at anything. All of those things just eat at you all the time.

I've found that knowing the material or the policy or the facts better than anyone else in the room is so empowering - and that means fully understanding them.

Actually, sometimes in the media, your harshest critics can be your peers.