James Patterson has a way with female characters. He understands women in a way that a lot of male writers don't.

I never questioned I would have any trouble doing what I wanted to do. I'm not talking about getting to a certain position - or to success. It was just that I knew I wanted to act, and that I would make my living that way. Having the unconditional support of your parents is really freeing.

When something's got to give, family always wins. I couldn't live with myself if it was the other way.

I'm very grounded - that's how I would put it. If you met my mother, you'd probably say the same thing about her. I had a very sane upbringing, though some very insane things happened.

Everybody has their challenges; I couldnt say that we have more challenges than other people, theyre just different.

I get so much out of being married and raising my kids - that's really important to me.

I wasn't a very good waitress, always spilling things on people and forgetting things. I once spilled ashes all over Mike Wallace's table.