Women are the engine driving the growth in California's economy. Women make California's economy unique.

I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will.

Obviously, I've made statements that were ludicrous and crazy and outrageous and all those things, because that's the way I always was.

The writing is important, but the way you say the line and the pause you give it, the facial expression - all of that is very important.

When the people become involved in their government, government becomes more accountable, and our society is stronger, more compassionate, and better prepared for the challenges of the future.

The facts are there that we have created, man has, a self-inflicted wound that man has created through global warming.

Political courage is not political suicide.

I make my protein drink with whiskey. People think I'm crazy, but that's the way I am. I get stoned, I do my own thing.

While others were out partying, I was training. While they were out dancing at the clubs, I was training... and training... and training.

There is nothing like chess to keep the brain smart, and give it a workout.

I think the first and most important thing is that you've got to have a goal and a vision.

If it's hard to remember, it'll be difficult to forget.

Well, you know, I'm the forever optimist.

I've heard all my life that 'this is impossible, you can't make' it and 'you're going to fail' but I didn't listen to them and I made it.

Discipline is what you use when you don't want to do something, when you have to force yourself.

I try to indulge my muse whenever I am able to get away from it all.

I believe that democracy is the best guarantor for peace and cooperation among nations.

My message to the people and rulers of Pakistan is, 'As neighbours, we want peace and friendship and cooperation with you so that together we can change the face of South Asia.'

For me, power was never an attraction.