All of [motherhood] surprised me. It surprised me from the very first second I saw Jack. I'd believed that my pregnancy was a condition. It never computed. And there he was. Everyone made fun of me because I stared at him for months and months, not being able to believe he was real.

I am convinced, completely convinced, that there was nothing random about [the adoption], she is the daughter I should have.

I heard that chivalry was dead, but I think it's just got a bad flue.

If you empower women, you can change the world.

Motherhood changed me because it is so fundamental what you're doing for another person. And you are able to do it even though it takes a lot.

It's triumphant for someone to wake up to life. I feel a tremendous sense of liberation. You want to be able to use both your intuitive side and your go-get-'em side with no blame.

All of [motherhood] surprised me. It surprised me from the very first second I saw Jack. I'd believed that my pregnancy was a condition. It never computed. And there he was. Everyone made fun of me because I stared at him for months and months, not being able to believe he was real.