I knew who I was as a girl but I had to find who I was as a woman.

I don't think I've ever been moulded but I think I am always learning.

I used to get stressed out, but my cancer has put everything into perspective.

Anybody who has gone through a life-changing experience will tell you there is a different understanding of what is real and what is important, and when you are going through different moments, you can reflect and go, 'I have been through worse.'

Dancing has always helped in keeping my fitness levels high. When I was in school and college, I used to dance a lot. It helped me stay healthy.

Real Texans don't want any woman to die of cancer because she can't get decent health care or medical advice. Real Texans don't want any woman to lose control of her life because she can't get birth control.

Governors normally have jurisdiction over public health emergencies, but a widespread biological attack would cross state boundaries.

My age and health will never allow me to realize the dream of art I've been pursuing all my life.