Elton John said to me, "I have all the negatives."

If you're from New Jersey, let people make all those bad jokes about our state. Don't let anyone know how great it is here. It's the best kept secret.

It's easy to say, 'I love you,' to someone, but it's more meaningful to thank someone for loving you.

What drew me to politics in the first place was the fact that I wanted to have a place to take a stand and use my voice to express what I believed in. But I've no longer got any political aspirations. I feel that as a politician, fifty per cent of people would hate you before you even left the house.

And I laughed so hard I think I died

Find an independent woman-who loves you for you and will be your best friend. I got it right the first time and was very, very lucky.

Nothing is as important as passion.