“Make space in your life for the things that matter, for family and friends, love and generosity, fun and joy. Without this, you will burn out in mid-career and wonder where your life went.”

“I love Christmas. I really do love Christmas. I love being with my family and I love snow. I love the music and the lights and all of it.”

“I have a lot of responsibilities outside myself. I have a large family. I want to know I can always be helpful.”

“Universal peace sounds ridiculous to the head of an average family.”

“You go through life wondering what is it all about but at the end of the day it's all about family.”

“Of course, I will continue to share my favorite Southern recipes, just like my mama, grandmother and family shared with me over the years. And now, I'll be adding a little bit of a lighter touch to some of these wonderful dishes.”

“We need a better way to talk about eating animals, a way that doesn't ignore or even just shruggingly accept things like habits, cravings, family and history but rather incorporates them into the conversation. The more they are allowed in, the more able we will be to follow our best instincts.”

“A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.”

“Smartness runs in my family. When I went to school I was so smart my teacher was in my class for five years.”