I think growing up in a big family taught me a lot of problem solving and how to share and compromise, and that's been helpful in my marriage.

We didn't have a lot when I was growing up, and it's the best thing that happened to me because I appreciate everything. I developed a strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted.

Balls are to men what purses are to women.

I don't believe in email. I'm an old-fashioned girl. I prefer calling and hanging up.

Nations with a common currency never went to war against each other. A common currency is more than the money you pay with.

For years, I have been working on crossing the Grand Canyon. Actually, there is nobody who says 'no,' but since this is a project that comes from me and not a commission, I have to find the money, plan the logistics, etcetera.

I probably don't make as much money as people think I make. I make more than the usual medium household. I'm one of the few middle class actors out there. The microcosm of Hollywood reflects the macrocosm of international finance.

People just want to hear some common sense... and I bring to bear the experience in local government and state government and national government - I was the first woman in history on the Senate Finance Committee - not to mention the diplomatic international experience.