I'm like Robin Hood. I rob the rich to make these projects come alive... not really rob. It's done with a smile.

I hate ugliness. You know I'm allergic to ugliness.

I am my little people's star and slave. When I go out into the barrios, I get dressed because I know my little people want to see a star. Other presidents' wives have gone to the barrios wearing house dresses and slippers. That's not what people want to see. People want someone they can love, someone to set an example.

Continuous persecution of widows and orphans is a crime. Even the Bible says there is a specific place in hell for those who oppress widows.

I have no weakness for shoes. I wear very simple shoes which are pump shoes. It is not one of my weaknesses.

When they see me holding fish, they can see that I am comfortable with kings as well as with paupers.

The Reagans were dear friends for many years, even when he was governor of California. Nancy appreciated a lot of Philippine-made things.