My mom. Growing up with her, she always taught us to say whatever. Like, 'You think something, say it. Don't bite your tongue for people.' I think there's a fine line with that, but at the same time, I'm a firm believer in speaking your mind.

There is no chip coming off of my shoulder because, at the end of the day, you're still going to continue to be doubted.

I'm going to be more critical of myself than anyone could ever be.

I know what hard times are like. I didn't grow up with a silver spoon in my mouth. I've had struggles.

The world reacts very strangely to people they see on TV, and I can begin to understand how anchor monsters are made. If you're not careful, you can become used to being treated as though you're special and begin to expect it. For a reporter, that's the kiss of death.

Most people I knew had been crippled by their educations. Some were even dying spiritually.

Death is caused by swallowing small amounts of saliva over a long period of time.

In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while being threatened with death.