I hope to focus on what I'm passionate about because I think I'd do them best job on them - education, urban education, women and children's issues and literacy.

I can't wish I weren't something that I am.

I don't think of myself as a policy expert. I think education is the most important thing.

I don't think I'm portrayed in the media the way I really am - but then who is?

I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.

I'm a perfectionist - I could rewrite forever.

I hope to focus on what I'm passionate about because I think I'd do them best job on them - education, urban education, women and children's issues and literacy.