I can't think of an election that is more important, certainly in my lifetime.

Don't let anybody tell you it's corporations and businesses that create jobs.

The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they're not.

In too many instances, the march to globalization has also meant the marginalization of women and girls. And that must change.

Islam is the fastest-growing religion in America, a guide and pillar of stability for many of our people.

You cannot have maternal health without reproductive health. And reproductive health includes contraception and family planning and access to legal, safe abortion.

There cannot be true democracy unless women's voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives.

I really do hope that we have a woman president in my lifetime.

We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.

Human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human rights. Let us not forget that among those rights are the right to speak freely - and the right to be heard.

I have to confess that it's crossed my mind that you could not be a Republican and a Christian.

Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.

If you're in trouble, or hurt or need - go to the poor people. They're the only ones that'll help - the only ones.

For the 95 per cent whose only means of schooling is the district or the city school, we must provide what we are not now providing, an education that will better fit them for the struggle of life.

Peace will be when you accept it in your heart.

In the end, your creativity -- perhaps even your outrageousness -- will determine the final result.

The greatness that would make us grave, Is but an empty thing. What more than mirth would mortals have? The cheerful man's a king.

We can't escape the shadow, so the best thing we can do is notice the light and be open to it.

We make the assumption that everyone sees life the way we do

Was I wearing my 'I'm done with my virginity, please get rid of it for me' T-shirt?

I've always wanted to work with Cameron Crowe. I've auditioned for him several times for various projects over the last ten years, and I've always admired the way he worked with me.