Ainsley Earhardt

I attended theater camps and classes growing up, but there was never any talk of me making a life out of acting. My parents were much too practical and grounded for that.

I attended Florida State University on an academic and leadership scholarship, changed my major from biology to broadcasting, and transferred to the University of South Carolina for my last two years.

Not a day goes by that I don't look at myself in the mirror and ask God, 'Why me? Why did you choose me, Ainsley Earhardt from Columbia, South Carolina, to be one of a handful of female national news anchors?'

I enjoy makeup and having someone who does my hair. What female wouldn't?

I encourage others to choose a career they are passionate about and can do for the rest of their lives.

Yes, we have our faults. But because of this country, our world is definitely a better place. We are great.

What about the majority? I'm so tired of protecting the rights of the minority. What about the rest of the country?

Giving back to those in need is something that everyone on all sides of the political aisle can relate to, and it is beautiful to see people come together, especially during the holiday season.

I took so many different things away from my maternity leave. It taught me to have more compassion for other people and to see every individual as someone's child.

I think that makes America wonderful, that we have different opinions.

I think I was afraid of being a mother for many reasons. I wanted to be a good mom, and I was fearful at one point of even working at the national level because I was afraid that I would disappoint a child or I wouldn't be as ready for a big position as maybe I should have been when I came to Fox.

Fox has always allowed us to be ourselves. They've never told us what we can say, what to say, what not to say.