The accumulation of experience gives you a debt in terms of compassion. I am very fortunate, and I feel dedicated to giving back to other women. Wherever I am now, I make sure I visit a women's shelter. But I don't want to do it in a frivolous way.

~My instinct is to protect my children from pain. But adversity is often the thing that gives us character and backbone. It's always been a struggle for me to back off and let my children go through difficult experiences.~

I'm willing to fly close to the flame.

I want to be contributing and working with people that I like and love, and this was the perfect combination.

That goes against what I believe morally. That's adultery, and if I'm accused of that, no, that's not right. I have two kids who see that and remember that and judge me. It didn't happen, and it's not to be reported that way.

People can tell you what to do, but ultimately, we're all going to die, so how do you want to live?

I believe that as much as you take, you have to give back. It's important not to focus on yourself too much.