Marriage is like a vacuum cleaner. You stick it to your ear and it sucks out all your energy and ambition.

People really want to do something good. You just have to show them where it is.

I realize now that I was a feminist and the minute I heard the word I certainly knew it meant me, but at that time I don't think we had the label yet. But there's no doubt about it that I was born a feminist.

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

Where will I be five years from now? I delight in not knowing. That's one of the greatest things about life its wonderful surprises.

Never face facts; if you do, you'll never get up in the morning.

For me, it's the unexpected and surprising combinations of produce that are the most exciting and lure me into the kitchen for a little bit of experimenting. Apples and sweet potatoes together? Who knew? Carrots with grapes? Okay. I may not be Julia Child, but I can do pretty well with a simple recipe and a lot of enthusiasm.