One of the things about equality is not just that you be treated equally to a man, but that you treat yourself equally to the way you treat a man.

If you want to get somewhere in six months, you're not going to get there by wishing it.

What I love about the theater is the work ethic. I grew up with it.

A man has to be Joe McCarthy to be called ruthless . . . all a woman has to do is put you on hold.

Ive always been a champion of kids pursuing their dreams. But sometimes in life, extraordinary circumstances may force us to temporarily put our dreams on hold. The most important thing is to never lose sight of that dream, no matter what punches life may throw in our way.

It's fascinating for us women to begin looking at our lives in five-year plans. It really does help you keep on track. If that's too hard, start with a two-year plan.

There are those who think that the private lives of candidates are none of our business. But when those candidates ask us for our attention as they explain their plans for how they will represent us, no one should be surprised at our interest in how they represent themselves.