The first time I saw E.T., the actual image of an alien, and he was so sweet-looking. I wanted him. I wanted E.T.

I was starstruck and sweat a lot when I met Oprah Winfrey and tried to hug her. Because when you think you know people when you see them from your couch.

You know, bigotry isn't relevant to just the South. It never was. But I'm very grateful that I don't know what it's like from experience.

Because we all come from different circumstances, our life experiences really color how we view things.

I was not a Girl Scout, but I try to be very prepared. I triple-Spanx!

Any upward movement is movement for us all.

I'll say that I don't think you can throw a stone and not come in contact with someone who knows someone or has problems with substance abuse.