I didn't think marriage worked. I thought everybody who was married was secretly miserable - that it was something they just put up with for their children.

My accent was horrible. In Mexico, nobody says, 'You speak English with a good accent.' You either speak English, or you don't: As long as you can communicate, no one cares.

I have a farm and I love it there. There's really nothing to do, but even watching the chickens, its fun.

I have never denied my background or my culture. I have taught my child to embrace her Mexican heritage, to love my first language, Spanish, to learn about Mexican history, music, folk art, food, and even the Mexican candy I grew up with.

I think that it's important for every single person, no matter what they do in life, to participate in the well-being of humanity and the planet. Don't let a year go by knowing you didn't make an effort to do something - no matter how small - outside your own problems and drama.

I believe that change keeps you young.

I always look forward to seeing a man who has more brains than me.