A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.

When you grow up as the daughters of George and Laura Bush, you develop a special appreciation for how blessed we are to live in this great country.

As a teacher you can see the difference in kids who have parents who were involved. That difference, by the time these kids get to the third grade, is drastic.

My dad saw my husband's boss at a conference, and he said to stop paying my husband until we produce children.

I'm aware that not all kids can pick up and fly to Panama. I'm very lucky.

I can't wish I weren't something that I am.

I don't have any children. I just have a cat, to my parents' dismay.

I didn't go to Latin America thinking, 'I'm gonna write a book. This is what I'm gonna do.' I went there to work for UNICEF and to learn.

I'm just not political. I have opinions, but there's nothing about the process that has ever interested me. I'm 22, and this is the first interview I've ever done in my life.

My first cat was named Cowboy, after the Dallas Cowboys.

I hope that I serve by being a teacher.

A harsh word breaks the heart. A kind word can sooth the savage beast. A word never spoken can bury a burden or save a relationship.

Single gals aren't all a bunch of Bridget Joneses, desperate for love.

I have a suggestion," said Valentine to Luke, in a surprisingly even tone. "Let me guess," said Luke. "It's 'Don't kill me,' isn't it?

As far as carrying the American banner, you just do what's right for the kids.

Guilt and no guilt: these were the worst things. The only thing worse than the guilt was the fear of getting caught.

I'm a dirty kid, I like to be outside, I like to run about, I like to get messy. So I spent a lot of time outside as a kid, skating and just being a disaster.

Being a good writer may result in your being nicer to more people, having a bigger positive impact.

Confidence is a horrible thing

The rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn't move, kick it until it does.

As a general rule, I tend to collaborate with artists whose work I admire.