"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."

"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 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."

"Love does not terrify me. But the going away of it does."

"Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure."

"I'm afraid that sometimes you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you."