Being a journalist seemed the ideal way of both having a job and experiencing the world, especially for anyone with a sense of adventure.

I am happiest when I am alone.

I want minimum information given with maximum politeness.

If you cut people off from what nourishes them spiritually, something in them dies.

I think my biggest achievement is that, after going through a rather difficult time, I consider myself comparatively sane.

I think the major role of the First Lady is to take care of the President so that he can best serve the people. And not to fail her family, her husband, and children.

We are the only country in the world that trashes its old buildings. Too late we realize how very much we need them.