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 have a lot of responsibilities outside myself. I have a large family. I want to know I can always be helpful.

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

I love the smell of diapers; I even like when they're wet and you smell them all warm like a baked good. I love the smell of Balmex. Love it.

I spent more time playing a person I was not than the person I am.

A knockoff is not as easy to spot when it comes to love.

James Wilkie is so conscious of the time we spend together. I try to be home to tuck him in at least four nights a week, and if I'm not, he's not letting me get away with anything. The other night I was sitting with him on the steps before Matthew and I went out to the theater, and he looked at me and said, `Mama, this has got to stop. Go upstairs and take that dress off.'