Nothing brings families together faster than forgiveness. That should make it Step No. 1, but most of us find forgiving hard. We associate it with weakness and losing when, actually, the reverse is true. When you forgive, you gain strength and come out a winner. You break free of control by the other person's actions.

A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.

Marriages, like careers, need constant nurturing... the secret of having it all is loving it all.

Real intimacy is only possible to the degree that we can be honest about what we are doing and feeling.

My husband and I have never considered divorce... murder sometimes, but never divorce.

Strong families use the word "we" a lot, but "I" is never forgotten. Family members know they have the freedom to go off on their own, even if the direction is one that "we" have never followed before. The family message is, "We're behind you, so you can be you."

As a celebrity, you get a certain number of free passes. You're actually in a better position if you're a celebrity because people care.