It's one thing to donate money. It's a whole other thing to give an opportunity for someone to make his own money.

I am always touched when friends make contributions to my foundation on my behalf.

I always loved having the chance to disappear in a story. I always was kind of obsessed with that.

The best lesson that I've learned from my mother is that she just never accepted no for an answer and I think that's something that has stayed with me.

Investing in women's lives is an investment in sustainable development, in human rights, in future generations - and consequently in our own long-term national interests.

I really don't think there should be a movie about me. That's for sure!

Helping others isn't a chore, it is one of the greatest gifts there is. I want to challenge the next generation of women to find a way to give back that inspires and fulfills them and weave it into their daily lives. If the next generation can learn that early on, we have a real chance to change the world.