I'd like to begin by thanking the members of the Hollywood Foreign Press for this Golden Globe.

The war and terrorism in the Middle East, the crisis of leadership in many of the oil-supply countries in the developing world, the crisis of global warming - all these are very clearly tied to energy

If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life.

Doing a half-hour TV show is a dream

Some people can sometimes really invade your space and kind of never leave you alone.

I'm not the type to cut back on hot showers, but there's no harm in hot water when it's warmed by the sun.

There is sexism - I'm not denying its existence. But I'm saying that I will deny its effort against me. I just pay it no nevermind and say, 'Get out of my way.'