My father said there were two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better.

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

I was an educated girl. I'd done very well in school. I had a good point average and graduated from USC as an English teacher. My dad didn't even finish high school.

One of the best parts of Thanksgiving for me is re-watching some of the classic holiday blunders that have been depicted on television. I remember laughing uncontrollably on the set of 'That Girl' back in 1967 when we shot the episode, 'Thanksgiving Comes But Once A Year, Hopefully' during our second season.

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.

Women should know that they don't have to hang on to an old dream that has stopped nurturing them - that there is always time to start a new dream.

There's no doubt about it... I was born a feminist.