I think there are people out there writing original bluegrass songs, but it's hard to get them out on the air.

I think when the movie `Roxanne' came out, which I also had written, I felt something new that I never felt, which was respect.

I could never be a woman, 'cause I'd just stay home and play with my breasts all day.

Acting has helped me understand people, not only because you are acting as a character, but also because you are watching other actors work. That really helps you identify in life when someone is acting, not being true.

As a school board we felt it's an unfair expense to families. The lawsuit has a certain logic to it - if you have free public education, you can't put these things on top of it. It defeats the purpose.

There are few takers for the quiet heart.

The environment changed with Martha Stewart and Enron.