My dad taught me true words you have to use in every relationship. Yes, baby.

I was a prosecutor in Brooklyn in the homicide division and then as a senior assistant district attorney.

Yes and, you know, I can't use the nice words anymore because I used to chicken out by using them. I used to call myself plus size, used to call myself chubby. I used to call myself overweight.

I want the big drama. I always said I don't want a wedding I want a parade.

No, you're not allowed to be bossy when you're married. You have to learn compromise, and compassion and patience.

I mean, on the television, I've got to continue to be Star Jones Reynolds. And I enjoy that. But in my real life, I'm a wife now. You can't really be bossy when you're married.

You can have financial strength, professional strength, emotional strength but for me without spiritual strength none of the rest of it matters.

Barbara did the selecting, and that's probably the most brilliant thing, was she put together a group of women, different backgrounds, different experiences.

In all honesty my cake was baking when I met Al - I had made up in my mind already to get physically healthy. He refreshingly was on his own journey so it was almost as if we walked together.

This is the time that I really miss being in my courtroom because I believe that that's the last place in this country where there's supposed to be fairness.

I felt good full figured. Morbidly obese I was unhealthy and dying.

Occasionally you can hear her howl, when the sky is black and the moon is full.

less small talk and more real talk.

Enough pain will keep you humble.Enough grief will keep you compassionate.Enough trouble will keep you strong.Enough hardship will keep you grateful.

It’s no longer history in the making. It’s our story we are making.

...remember that the danger that is most to be feared is never the danger we are most afraid of.

I look better feel better make love better and I'll tell you something else ... I never lied better.

Opportunity rarely knocks on your door. Knock rather on opportunity's door if you ardently wish to enter.

Who has created more peace in the world, the Peace Corps or the Marine Corps?

I feel wonderful because I see the love light in your eyes, and the wonder of it all is you just don't realize how much I love you.

I have tried my entire life to do what I can to support children and families.