It's a universal story, it's an immigrant story, and it's a love story. In the United States, if you believe in yourself and you're determined and persevere, you're going to succeed.

There is nothing better than humor to keep a marriage going.

She's an amazing dog and really inspired everything that's in this book.

Sometimes my mother had difficulty communicating with me about certain topics.

Family has always been the number one priority no matter what happens anywhere else.

My mum had a very strong moral code, which I kind of came with. I never really had to be told what was right or wrong - I knew. I was very mature from early on and I was a very good girl, so she never had any trouble with me.

My inspirations include the Beatles - love, love, love them - Elton John, Carole King, and Stevie Wonder.