Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front page. Everyone from the president of the U.S. to retired four-star general Colin Powell is embracing the issue, now supported by most Americans. Still, a few people, like former First Lady Laura Bush appear to be conflicted.

Studies have been done showing that there really are gender differences, that women do bring more congeniality and compromise to the table.

I tend to place my own value in spirituality rather than religiosity.

The difference between authorized and unauthorized biographies is the difference between riding in carriage or squatting in steerage.

I have believed in the biographies I have written. I truly can tell you that they have influenced our society politically, culturally, socially.

I don't give you editorial control. I want to meet you. I want to interview everybody who's ever known you. I want to see your correspondence. I want to see your bank statements. But you will have no control over what I write. That's why I really believe in the unauthorized biography.

John F. Kennedy brought style and charisma to the White House and a first family that captivated the country: a handsome, witty president, an elegant first lady, and two adorable young children.