I think - I think I've always been kind of - I used to think of myself as a piece of rubber when I was a kid because I was kind of very shy and very - very emotional about things, but I kind of would bounce back.

I find love from time to time.

But when this happens to you - and I think other people would identify with this - suddenly, colors are brighter. You see everything.

I did become American citizen in order to vote. I lived in this country for a very long time and I finally reached the point where I thought, I'm often sticking my neck out on various issues as all human beings have a right to do.

Over the last few years, my comfort level with how I look has improved. My age has helped. You get used to yourself and accept yourself.

I don't want to have to say, Honey, you know, could you turn off the sports channel because I'm not a big sports fan, and I don't love the television being on just for the sake of turning on. I'd like turning on for some thing specific.

And I would urge all women to have that regular mammogram.