Even though I am very tied to and close to my heritage, I learned Spanish in college; I didn't grow up with it. Growing up in South Texas is different from Miami or L.A. where it is a necessity to speak Spanish.

I'm a terrific Mexican cook, and I just love Mexican food. And I love cooking Mexican food. That's pretty much my weakness...and barbecue beef...and Texas beef...and brisket. Any red meat I can get my hands on.

So many people think you have to be rich and famous to really create an impact, and it's just not true. Especially when it comes to environmentalism.

We know what we need to do. Let's re-elect President Obama!

I grew up as the ugly duckling, they called me 'la prieta fea', which means ugly dark one - that was my nickname.

I'm just blessed because I'm Mexican. Mexican Americans have amazing hair!

I've always said I want a farmer, not a hunter. Hunters go for the kill and they move on. A farmer nurtures; he watches things grow.