Things like water and sewage systems require states in a large-scale society, but states are also a good mechanism for dealing with health care, education, public transportation, and infrastructure.

The terms socialist and communist are mostly about describing the world we want after capitalism, and I think they are both important.

Second-wave feminists didn't look for an overthrow of patriarchy. Instead, they analyzed what they were up against and fought it in all of its varied manifestations.

Don't try to tell me what I am because I know what I am not

In this town, a successful marriage is one that lasts longer than ice.

I believe that Brazil was prepared to elect a woman. Why? Because Brazilian women achieved that. I didn't come here by myself, by my own merits. We are a majority here in this country.

I travel all the time. And as I go around the world, I try to learn a little something and not just take up all the available air.

When you take the elevator to the top, please remember to send it back down so someone else might use it.

Each man delights in the work that suits him best.

Atlanta? I think it's the greatest city anywhere I know of.

Happier thoughts lead to essentially a happier biochemistry. A happier, healthier body.

Of course, of course I'm grateful. How can I not be grateful? I have been afforded such a wonderful life.

I'd like to be wanted for my body, too! As an actor I want to play all different kinds of women - independent women but also very vulnerable women.