Obviously, people in Texas have big hearts.

Changing the world doesn't happen all at once. It isn't a big bang. It's an evolution, the sum of a billion tiny sparks. And some of those sparks will have to come from you.

Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees.

Be bold, be humble, be brave, be resilient, be productive, be good, good to yourselves and good to each other. Be careful; be caring.

If I hear the word 'perky' again, I'll puke.

Sexism is so five minutes ago. I think for the most part, people accept that women are as competent as men.

Dig deep and believe in yourself and have the self-confidence you need to forge ahead.

I always say that I started in television when harassed was two words instead of one.

[I am enthusiastic about journalism because] it's a craft that can ... galvanize an often complacent citizenry, and make a difference.

The sooner you learn that life is not fair, the better off you'll be.

The person I enjoyed interviewing the most was Elmo from Sesame Street because he is so unpredictable and he is always eating my hair and my face.

Reason is God's gift but so are the passions. Reason is as guilty as passion.

ASPERSE, v.t. Maliciously to ascribe to another vicious actions which one has not had the temptation and opportunity to commit.

The world you desire can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.

As long as I have my feet, I can dance; you know what Im saying?

If one of my boys was asking me if they should go into politics, I'd say there's only one reason to go into public life and that's to help people.

Working on a weakness within a strength zone will always produce positive results. Working on a weakness outside of the strength zone will not.

It is a good thing I no longer have a heart, because if I did, it would surely break.

Ideally, I'd like everybody to be secular.

The game will tell you what to do on the floor, and that's what I try to do.

It's a terrible thing to have to tell your fans, who have waited like Detroit's have, that their team won't win it this year. But it's better than lying to them.