I've approached so many things in my life with such intensity that I want to approach motherhood with dedication and focus.

We can't take a step backwards when we've already made so many strides forward. I was raised by gay men and women...it's who I am, you cannot define a family. There are children out there who need these loving homes. These are rights that are fundamental and must be had. And I will fight for however long it takes; I don't want to live in a world where prop 8 exists!

I mean, I come from a hippie mentality where I just think to know someone, you need to look into their eyes. Eyes are so important. Until they start melon-balling eyes out, I won't be able to get to know someone another way.

Oh, I love hugging. I wish I was an octopus, so I could hug 10 people at a time!

I always leave a relationship with a sense of hope.

Women shouldn't be burdened by what existed in their past, we should all learn how to turn pain into strength.

I feel like I came out of the womb and was punted - there you go, out in the world!