Try to accomplish things you have always dreamt of while you can. I know it sounds cliché, but the biggest lesson I have learned is that life is precious; enjoy it while it lasts.

I honestly never had the biological need to reproduce until I met my husband. But by the same token, even if we were unsuccessful, we were totally okay with adopting.

The city of Oia is the most magnificently romantic place I've ever been.

We have to start seeing people as human beings. Our entire humanity depends on that.

We have had a long held myth of American exceptionalism.

The best education I have ever received was through travel.

I have a zillion bottles of hot sauce. I love Trader Joe's jalapeno. The whole right side of my fridge is filled with hot sauce.