I was lucky to have my dad in my life. As crazy as things got, I always had him to put his hand on my shoulder.

Watching children grow up, you learn a lot about life and about being a better person - you learn a lot about what's really important in the world and what isn't.

I carry condoms in my purse, even though I haven't had sex in a long time. I'm hoping for luck! And I carry them so I can give them to other people who might want or need them, or who might want to have a conversation.

I certainly think Halle Berry's a wonderful role model. She's a terrific stepmother and has shown that in so many beautiful ways and has made such enormous strides for women culturally and such great successes as an actress and philanthropist.

I did a guest appearance on The Practice and loved it.

You can only sleep your way to the middle; you have to claw your way to the top.

I'm relentless. My mother says I could sell ice to the Eskimos.