When you see a girl like me bustin' perps, there ain't no time to be pretty.

These days we don’t have to fit into something other people think we are. We’ve leveled the playing field, life is inclusive. I’m a mom, sex detective, wife, fearless, gentle — we can now, with grace, be all of what we are.

Just having someone make you laugh so hard that it hurts is so healing to me.

You survived the abuse, you’re going to survive the recovery.

Becoming a parent erased many of my negative childhood feelings and filled them in with something new.

Fifty years ago my Mother stood on this stage accepting this award; She was fortunate enough to have my Dad with her. Fifty years later, I'm fortunate enough to have my Dad with me. I love you, Dad.

When I was in my early 20s, I had my hair permed. Bad Idea! It turned into total frizz. My advice to women is: if you have nice hair already, don't get a perm, leave your hair alone.