My hope is that I can somehow raise the level of consciousness about world events.

Too often, we spend our days thinking about what we don't have rather than what we do have. Be grateful every day.

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.

My husband and I try to spend some time every night that I'm home talking without distractions.

We all need to provide the checks and balances for democracy.

I used to be so twig skinny that I couldn't eat enough, because I was just naturally skinny. Until I went to China.

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.