I just want to believe in a higher power. That's a good way to live.

But America was built by optimists. Optimists like my friend Amanda, who recently started a small business. When she went to buy her website address-her first and last name-she found that someone already owned it, but wasn't using it. So my friend emailed the owner of the site to ask if she could buy it. The owner wrote back.

I love being a woman. I love the sexiness we get to exude. But the best thing about being a woman is the power we have over men.

I was making almost minimum wage on 'The Young and the Restless.' But it was my first job, so I accepted my first quote. I had a great time on it, and it obviously led me to better things.

Unfortunately, we live our life in public, so any weight gain or pimple is a national story. I don't get this obsession with weight. It's not only Hollywood; it's our society.

My worst habit in the kitchen is not allowing anybody to help me. I like to cook by myself.

I'm a terrific Mexican cook, and I just love Mexican food. And I love cooking Mexican food.