I have long ties to the women's community.

Every year, I am reminded of the kids who aren't in the freshman class and aren't graduating. I remember every single one of them. That is the worst of times for me, to see the future snuffed out.

The dog doesn't know the difference between Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, so I have to walk the dog early those days too.

I am interested in getting people to use the healthcare system at the right time, getting them to see the doctor early enough, before a small health problem turns serious.

By putting people around me who will calm me down and slow me down and make sure I work through an issue.

We know the parental support, community support, makes a difference. It's not just the metrics of testing and putting pressure on the schools and on the teachers.

Sure, it is apparent that presidents are looking at polls, but they are also stepping up on issues. President Clinton stepped up on tobacco. He shaped the polls on the tobacco issue.

You don't want to destroy the energy that comes out of a campaign.

I have to admit, in January and February I was in an absolute fuzz. I had no one on board. It wasn't that I didn't know what I was doing, but we didn't have all the pieces put together.

We can't afford as a nation - not because of money but because of our social fabric - to have large numbers of people who are not working.

We have not yet concluded that needle-exchange programs do not encourage drug use.

You are where you always wanted to be

Respect toward others can't be imposed.It's a blessing...or learning the hard way.

When I read something by someone... I like to dive in his world as much as possible.

Success is a great healer.

I am terrible at making food. I love eating, but I can't make anything.

For me, music makes my smile brighter during my workouts. It adds that extra something that motivates me to go further or work harder!

I am a misanthrope yet utterly benevolent.

As a startup CEO, I slept like a baby. I woke up every 2 hours and cried.

Fine words dresse ill deedes.

The most important job you will ever have is your commitment to a promise you made to someone.