Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny.

I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there's nothing to go to. It's best to stay where you are. I understand that.

Everyone needs to be valued. Everyone has the potential to give something back.

[On the press:] I love working with children, and I have learned to be very patient with them.

It took a long time to understand why people were so interested in me, but I assumed it was because my wonderful husband had done a lot of wonderful work leading up to our marriage and our relationship. But then, over the years, you see yourself as a good product that sits on a shelf and sells well. People make a lot of money out of you.

I've got what my mother's got - however bloody you are feeling you can put on the most amazing show of happiness.

Everybody needs hugs.