I like Yoga. I run. I go hiking. I'm very active. I like being outside.

If something seems frightening or horrible, I should probably do it.

Growing up in the South, it was very patriarchal. When I applied to Stanford, I was told by a [male] college counselor, "You're never gonna get in, don't bother. They don't want you." I said, "I'm going to try." And I got in! But I wouldn't be the woman I am if I hadn't had that conflict to overcome. It has given me an underdog feeling all my life.

There's something timeless and important about making people laugh, about being the right spot in their day.

We each own one car, and we have a reasonable house. It's a lovely place to be, but it's not extravagant.

I was surprised when the ultrasound revealed that I was having a girl. I was convinced I was having a boy. And I was completely confounded by the fact that I wasn't in control of the situation; that I was being introduced to a different individual coming into my life.

Never miss an opportunity to just shut up.