Helping others isn't a chore; it is one of the greatest gifts there is.

Miriam Were has made outstanding contributions to public health in the developing world. She brings basic medical services to women and children in East Africa.

I want to do action, romantic comedy, and I love drama.

The most inspiring piece of advice I've gotten is simply to persevere. My mom taught me to always keep going no matter what from an early age. When it feels too difficult to push forward, I always remind myself, 'This too shall pass,' and then I redouble my efforts.

No other health disparity is so stark; virtually every woman who dies giving birth lives in a poor country.

If nothing else, I want women to understand that they are powerful. If you look back at history, in almost every big moment, in every leap forward, you find ordinary women at the core. We have more ability to make changes in the world than we can imagine if we have the courage to try.

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