We need this city to actually live up to its name-The City of Angels. We need to spread our wings. We need to show that we are more than red carpets, we are more than Hollywood, that we are a city ourselves of open arms. We are a city of generosity and compassion.

Motherhood: 24/7 on the frontlines of humanity. Are you man enough to try it?

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.

I’m trying to get away from roles. I used to identify myself strictly in terms of my role, but when your roles fall away, part of you falls with them.

Our mothers give us so many gifts. They give us the precious gift of life, of course, but they also leave treasured lessons that can guide us along our journeys even when they are no longer with us.

I like cookies, any cookie you put in front of me - animal cookies, sugar cookies, anything crunchy.

God puts mentors in your path. They may not look like you, sound like you, or be what you expect. But they always know more that you.