I started running track when I was 13 years old, as a freshman in high school. I ran the 400 meters, which is a very tough race and a full sprint.

Persistence is incredibly important. Persistence proves to the person you're trying to reach that you're passionate about something, that you really want something.

You face challenges in your personal life and in your professional life. I continue to be relentlessly optimistic and not focus on the negative.

I dont love the phrase balancing work and family. It sets up this idea of scales of justice with work on one side and family on the other side.

I have always said 'yes' to opportunities and experiences.

I really enjoy making sure the kids get a healthy dinner, a good bath and several books... I really like to try and end the day with some quality time with my kids. If not, I feel guilty.

As a working mom, I struggle to find time to work out and go for runs. I usually run two to three times a week and work out with a trainer once a week. I try to go for a longer run on Sundays.

The way to make your dreams come true is to absolutely believe in them.

Are we friends? or are we foes? ... That kind of thing... You decide... For yourselves!!!

Be humble to those who praise you.Be pleasant to those who honor you.Be kind to those who cherish you.Be good to those who love you.Be generous to those who adore you.

The feet and their tappingWrite many a lovely coupletThe body dances to your rhythm O lordAfter all, you are the master and I a puppet

How easy to be amiable in the midst of happiness and success.

While my friend always spoke about the sun, I kept speaking about the clouds, until one day I realized that it was the sun that allowed me to see the clouds.

We have to save as many lives as we possibly can.

I knew that Jamaica Inn was going to make me a star.

After high school I was going to be an architect. In fact, I was studying to be an architect when the audition for 'The Monkees' came along.

The highest manifestation of true leadership is to identify one’s replacement and to begin mentoring him or her.