I certainly embrace all the movement that's going on these days about equality for women and equal rights. In general, I would apply that to all nationalities and all races. I think we do need more awareness, generosity, and compassion than we have right now. But in terms of feminism, I embrace it wholeheartedly. Not in a kind of militant way, but I've always known that it matters.

My books have three W's on them, which are "words," "wisdom," and "wonder." Words inevitably lead to wisdom, and wisdom inevitably leads to wonder and awe at this phenomenal world around us.

There is no greater thrill than to sing with a beautiful orchestra.

All I care about really is writing something worthwhile for children, something that will engage them in some way and stimulates in them a sense of wonder.

I'd like to be an original, to be myself and not a pale copy of anyone else.

Garry Marshall is a joy. I feel so utterly safe in his hands.

I love singing, and I came to absolutely adore it in the later part of my career.