"I went to Catholic school throughout my whole academic life. In fact, my children - my husband and I and our children in my own family now have over 100 years of Catholic education among us."

"I don't think feminism, as I understand the definition, implies the rejection of maternal values, nurturing children, caring about the men in your life. That is just nonsense to me."

"My wish for the new millennium is for all children... to grow up wiser, and stronger and more prosperous for the future than ever before."

"I come from a poor family, I have seen poverty. The poor need respect, and it begins with cleanliness."

"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child."

"Children want the same things we want. To laugh, to be challenged, to be entertained, and delighted."