I would be depressed if I felt I could never eat the things that I love. I also don't want my girls to be obsessed about food.

We've gotten commitments from medical schools, from nursing schools, to step up and increase that pool of knowledgeable individuals.

I think that mentoring is such a critical part of the role I can play in my position. I see how little bits of exposure and big bits of exposure really change my girls significantly, and I want that for more girls around the country and the world.

You've got to make choices that make sense for you because there's always going to be somebody who'll think you should do something differently.

I feel fortunate as a woman to have a husband who loves me and shows me in every way.

You've got to keep your body active, even if that means just turning on some music and dancing for an hour. ...That's how you;ll prepare your bodies and your minds for greatness.

If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn't be here. I guarantee you that.