When I was young, my ambition was to be one of the people who made a difference in this world. My hope is to leave the world a little better for having been there.

I guess I was wrong when I said I never promised anyone. I promised me.

I spend a few minutes in meditation and prayer each morning. I find that this really helps me to start the day with a good frame of reference. As part of my prayers, I thank whoever is helping me - I'm sure that somebody or something is - I express gratitude for all my blessings and try to forgive the people that I'm feeling negative toward. I try hard not to judge anyone, and I try to bless everyone who is part of my life, particularly anyone with whom I am having any problems.

I was very interested in theatre, mostly in stage design. I did a little bit of acting.

It has always been difficult to get Big Bird to be very pretty. Big Bird in England is much more gorgeous.

I do remember doing shows strictly in black and white, too, so you're right.

The most sophisticated people I've ever known had just one thing in common: they were all in touch with their inner children.