And if you are a parent, introduce your children to their neighborhood library. It will give them a real sense of independence to have their own library card and enjoy borrowing books.

I love walking into a closet and smelling lingering perfume, so I always spray my clothes. And at the end of the bottle, when the atomizer no longer reaches the tiny little dribble that is left, I unscrew the top and pour the remainder onto a t-shirt or dress.

Most important to me is my home life and the well-being of my children.

It's like reading a book about a life that you will never occupy, but that's the beauty of being transported.

Graham Norton makes me laugh. I love him. I'm not kidding. I watch him on BBC America every week. He's so fast.

When men attempt bold gestures, generally it's considered romantic. When women do it, it's often considered desperate or psycho.

Most of my friends in New York are single women or gay men.