Women have so many levels. There's the physical level, which is a lot of fun. There's this emotional level, which is extremely mercurial.

To be acknowledged for who and what I am, no more, no less. Not for acclaim, not for approval, but, the simple truth of that recognition. This has been the elemental drive of my existence, and it must be achieved, if I am to live or die with dignity.

In down times I do things like go for a long bike ride or run. The other thing I'm doing in that quiet time is just observing.

You'd think all of these "atypical" somethings would add up to a typical something

"It's just literally being afraid. And you think, oh, [the alcohol] will ease the fear. And it doesn't." What was he afraid of? "Everything. It's just a general all-round arggghhh. It's fearfulness and anxiety." He added, "For that first week you lie to yourself, and tell yourself you can stop, and then your body kicks back and says, no, stop later. And then it took about three years, and finally you do stop."

My children give me a great sense of wonder. Just to see them develop into these extraordinary human beings.

Women have so many levels. There's the physical level, which is a lot of fun. There's this emotional level, which is extremely mercurial.