Laughter cures everything.

When you own an apartment in NewYork, it's important to know what's happening in your building. Each building runs as its own little municipal town. Much like you might be interested in knowing what is happening in your town because it has a direct effect on the value of your property.

The best advice I can give a girl is to keep new relationships private. There is nothing like a handful of well-intentioned 'girlfriend advice' to derail a blooming romance.

No, I'm not a woman who overshares.

I spent time in refugee camps in Southeast Asia, and in the projects of Chicago. I've been to State dinners with Presidents. I met the Queen of England on a beach in Anguilla. No one is any more valuable or important than you are. No one is more important than your family and your friends.

This is America. In our country it doesn't matter a lick where you are from, it only matters where you're going.

Friends have each other's backs.

The publishing industry is not immune to gossips.

People like to gossip about people who are successful.

I'm a writer and I've had some success.