I look at how my kids view exercise. They have a complete understanding that nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. I didn't think like that when I was a kid. But they have a real consciousness about it that I'd like to think comes from the years of attention we've put into this.

We're our kids' first and best role models. So the first question is, what are you as a mom or a dad doing every day, or every week, to start getting into the good habits?

I am so tired of fear. And I don't want my girls to live in a country, in a world, based on fear.

My sense is that being a First Lady is a full-time job, but I'll know more when the time comes.

I think if I weren't married to [Barack Obama], I'd want him to be in there.

Do not ever let anyone make you feel like you don't matter, or like you don't have a place in our American story - because you do.

Success is only meaningful - and enjoyable - if it feels like your own.