When we learn about ourselves, we can evolve.

It's just that you don't have to bring it to every stage. You can do a fundraiser for people that you support. You don't necessarily have to talk about one thing or another when you're on your own.

If a war has to happen, a war has to happen.

Some of us have such incredible things that can keep us from acting. We have the luxury of drinking such good wine, and having such good information at our fingertips. I can look up anything on my computer. And I can call any friend at the drop of a hat on my cell phone. And I can have beautiful clothing and great food in a world where people are being tortured. I have some responsibility for that.

But where do we come up with this notion of a woman in which the less space you take up, the more you're worth?

In the laughing times we know that we are lucky, and in the quiet times we know that we are blessed. And we will not be alone.

Milwaukee one of my favorite cites; I think Milwaukee is #1.