You shouldn't give up. For a while, you have to stay close to the wall and be careful who you spend time with and take care of yourself.

I lived in France during the '60s. I was there from the early '60s until 1970, so my view of the '60s is more global. It was a time of tremendous transition, not only for America but for the whole world.

If I can change, anybody can change.

Pay more attention to losing inches than losing pounds.

Eat only when you are hungry-not because it is one o'clock or seven o'clock or whatever.

No distractions. Center yourself. This is your time.

If we as a nation are to break the cycle of poverty, crime and the growing underclass of young people ill equipped to be productive citizens, we need to not only implement effective programs to prevent teen pregnancy, but we must also help those who have already given birth so that they become effective, nurturing, bonding parents.