I was fired at the pinnacle of my career, on my 39th birthday. And in the year that followed, I learned that there are many psychological phases of being 'let go.'

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

My parents found me very difficult to educate.

A fundamental lesson on being fired: Never lie about it. People will know what you're saying is a cover-up for how you really feel - embarrassed, discouraged, and afraid.

Don't apologize for asking for what you deserve.

My salary situation at 'Morning Joe' wasn't right. I made five attempts to fix it, then realized I'd made the same mistake every time: I apologised for asking.

Everyday I find myself reminding women around me to know their value. I also have to remind myself.

I have mugs of hot water every morning because the studio is cold, and also because it makes my throat sound clearer.

I personally know Donald Trump, and I know a lot of amazing really kind acts that he's done one-on-one with people. And the candidate that I see is not the person I know.

Donald Trump needs mental-health help.

I think women have a hard time not apologizing their way into negotiations. We tend to back in to these conversations in a self-deprecating and ultimately self-defeating way.

Only a reader can understand how a book with 100 pages can be too long and one with 1000 pages can be too short.

Overcome darkness, so that you may walk in the light.

Insecurity is the result of trying to be secure.

I feel like when I went back to my original hair color, a little bit of an edgier side came out.

If you want to see a comic strip, you should see me in the shower.

Christmas Day is the festival of optimism.

He's never fought with religion; what is the point of railing against such beauty, such intimate theatre, such chime of eternity? He can treasure it without believing in it.

I love sandwiches. Let's face it, life is better between two pieces of bread.

No amount of training in leadership skills, courses in management methods, power titles, promotions, or associations can substitute for the right attitudes.

The temples perish, but the God still lives.