I've had quite a life, when you stop and think about it.

There is no job description for the first lady and she's only there because her husband got elected president.

I've always gone for the more understated look.

Every woman is entitled to an opinion and the right to express that opinion-especially to the man she's married to.

My mother was a Democrat - southern Democrat, y'all.

There's a big, wonderful world out there for you. It belongs to you. It's exciting and stimulating and rewarding. Don't cheat yourselves out of this promise.

As I've said before, time is short, and life is precious.