We have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be.

Gardening has increased, community gardens have increased significantly. There are 50 percent more community gardens right here in Washington DC.

My goal is to be a great-looking 70-year-old! I won't mind being 70, but I want people to say, "You're 70?"

I was blessed throughout my entire career. I had people rooting for me. It started with my parents, but it extended to almost every teacher that I had. Even when I was a young lawyer, there were other women and men in the firm who took me under their wing.

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

My most important title is Mom in Chief

I am a sleeper. When you wake up at 4:30 in the morning to do a workout, you're sleepy at 8 in the evening. By 10 o'clock at the latest, I'm in bed.