I was raised by a formidable woman. She always pushed me to be competitive in a man's world. That's maybe one of the attractions to journalism in the beginning. It was a male profession, and I was comfortable in that.

I don't think you have to go out and become Secretary of State or be Bono but I think it's to let people know that whatever they do in their life that that's good.

The love and laughter are what you need most in your life. They'll fill out all the potholes in the road.

you are the leader you've been looking for

Art is fundamental, unique to each of us...Even in difficult economic times - especially in difficult economic times, the arts are essential.

You know those goals you've set for yourself, those dreams you've been waiting for the perfect time to live out? It's time!

I think everybody has tragedy in their life. Everybody has hurdles in their life. Everybody has tough things to overcome. My kids say to me, 'This isn't fair.' I said, 'Life isn't fair.' Everybody has their issues. It's how you handle your issues that distinguishes you.