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.

Well, I think when we can turn to the person sitting next to us and really see them with kindness and see ourselves reflected back - when there's some dignity and compassion traveling back and forth.

A lot of people think that fame is the Band-Aid that cures their ills. I'm no kid, and I knew long before I got famous that wasn't the deal. I'm the court jester, not the queen.

When I'm with my friends' teenage children, I always say, 'Are your friends having sex yet?'

It seems to be unfathomable to people that I just happen to be 49 and look good. I am totally capable of accepting myself.

Real happiness comes from inside. Nobody can give it to you.

There are a lot of good things about being famous but there are a few not so good things too