I don't know if I'd put labels on myself, but I do feel that when women are empowered, they have the power to transform society.

Good teachers teach. Great teachers transform.

I don't believe there is a clash between cultures. I believe there is a clash between perceptions of each other.

Of course, I tweet. Tweeting is a very personal form of expression. Who else could talk about my son refusing to wear a suit to meet the Pope, my husband flying a helicopter, or take a twitpic from our home?

I think generally, in life, I try to always ensure that there are periodic moments where I do venture out of my comfort zone, because that's what keeps you alive. That's what keeps you from getting stale.

I really feel that political will is born out of popular will.

Social media are a catalyst for the advancement of everyone's rights. It's where we're reminded that we're all human and all equal. It's where people can find and fight for a cause, global or local, popular or specialized, even when there are hundreds of miles between them.