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

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.

When people call me a sex icon, it's flattering but it never goes to my head because I never felt sexy as a teenager.

If I were single and had my career, I'd be happy. You have to be happy with what you're doing.

You're never too old or too busy to continue your educatioan!

The Eva Longoria who worked at Wendy's flipping burgers - she needed a tax break.

I got my degree. More importantly, I got a key to American opportunity. That's who we are - a nation that rewards ambition with opportunity. Where hard work can lead to success, no matter where you start.