I was a kid who did a kid show. Then I went away and raised my child, and the world has never met me as an adult.

I loved the Dixie Chicks. They were always so fun.

To me, being in the studio is one of the most exciting parts about being an artist.

What's perfect for one mom might be the worst idea for another.

I'd had success with the junior England teams.

My childhood, adolescence and high school days are unusually important. If there has ever been a time that I developed a uniqueness and sense of humor and the ability to organize, it was then. In those early days, I developed the skills that gave me a certain degree of success in American politics.

I demand a lot from myself and reflect this attitude upon others: I consider it to be an important quality for a leader. I also think it is impossible to achieve success without persistence.

Mr. Obama is proud of his belief that government knows best. When he told the world that individuals were not totally responsible for their personal success, that government has a major role in it, many Americans were taken aback. But Barack Obama sincerely believes that.