What interests me is seeing a problem and doing something about it, not all of the stuff around it.

My friends and I are collecting prom dresses to give to girls who can't afford them for their proms.

People don't see hunger in front of them so they are not directly affected. What I am doing is connecting young people to the issue

I was eight when he left office. Like, he had an awesome house, you know, and my cousins and I had awesome trips to Camp David and Washington. It was just all like a good time for me.

I think most people realize that Barbara and Jenna are college kids, and to make such a big deal out of it is a bit ridiculous. At least now, the press has stopped.

My New Year's style resolution is to buy and wear more clothing that is handmade by artisans or eco-friendly.

Taking chances on opportunities, even if they aren't right for you, gives you a clearer picture of where you want to go with your life and career.

I think politicians do great things in the world, but I don't think they're the only ones who can. I don't like all the rhetoric and the finger pointing.

Have you noticed that whatever sport you're trying to learn, some earnest person is always telling you to keep your knees bent?

MOTHER TIME: The past is always with us, dear, for better or worse. It is what it is and you can't change it. All you can do is learn how to live with it in the present.

All communication is a sign of failure. If everybody is pleased with the situation, then there is no need for communication.

I know nothing of the secrets of death, Harry, for I chose my feeble imitation of life instead.

A champion is someone who gets up when he can't.

And I think it's a real challenge to be up there sometimes with only a keyboard if they don't have a grand piano... and to try to win people over that way. It's really hard.

Abilities wither under faultfinding, blossom with encouragement.

Literature is the voice of the human heart.

Almost anything is possible with time

There's a fascinating statistic: One out of every four people in America has visited New York since 9/11. It is astounding. Now, I don't know how you count it; it's some people coming multiple times.