Have you ever heard of a woman bloody dictator or tyrant? I think not. If there were more women in power, I think we would have more harmony, more engagement and less suffering and less conflict.

The first step into justice begins with the politicians. You have to demand from yourself what you demand from people.

I see corruption as a mortal enemy for young democracies.

Corruption is a true enemy to development.

Real progress comes from people.

The constitution is a sacred document in a democracy.

We can never intimidate and discourage the people who voice their words with courage. The essence of freedom rests precisely here - in the freedom of expression of the people. And we must protect it.

I have a room dedicated to music and recording. I go there first thing in the morning and just before I go to bed. And it has a window to my street, so I can watch all the crazies walking by.

Success, wealth, good health and nurturing relationships are by-products of happiness, not the cause.

You can kill a revolutionary, but you cannot kill a revolution.

I never thought I would be in a comedic role; my past is in drama.

Clearly the most unfortunate people are those who must do the same thing over and over again, every minute, or perhaps twenty to the minute. They deserve the shortest hours and the highest pay.

I never wanted to be the person who said, "I woulda, coulda, shoulda." Life is way too short, and you may not last that long.

There can be no substitute for work, neither affection nor physical well-being can replace it.

Cinema can fill in the empty spaces of your life and your loneliness.

All people on the planet are children, except for a very few. No one is grown up except those free of desire.

If we are serious about combating the childhood obesity epidemic and improving child nutrition, then everyone must chip in -- parents, schools, and yes even Congress.