In life you have two choices. You can laugh or you can cry. You have to laugh, you have to.

Adoption was a bumpy ride - very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight.

I'm a size 8, and I feel proud of that, because it's healthy. I've never felt compelled to be a skinny actress.

Being thin is not more important than enjoying life

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 pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they're pregnant.

You make sacrifices to become a mother, but you really find yourself and your soul.