I think growing up in New York, you see so much at such a young age, there's no bubble to escape into.

There's no shame in owning a New Kids on the Block t-shirt. They were my first concert when I was eight.

I think a lot of people, especially women, feel like to be whole, you need to find part of yourself in another person - probably because of the fables we're told as kids.

I'm a health-food junkie, so all of my food is a splurge, money-wise!

I'm not a big believer in trying to jam stuff down somebody's throat: 'You're going to do it my way.' I'd rather show by example and live my life and have people say, 'You know what, I want to live like Joel has. He's got peace and joy, and he seems content.'

We need to end our country's counterproductive regime change war policies that have undermined our national security, destroyed so many countries, and taken so many lives. We must instead focus on investing in and rebuilding our communities right here at home.

As I reflect on the legacy of my father, the greatest aspect is his legacy of peace.

Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.