Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.

Humor is about perspective, and hanging out with people who see life through a similar lens is so important.

You've got to kick fear to the side, because the payoff is huge.

You've got to kick fear to the side, because the payoff is huge.

But trust can take you a long way. And my faith takes me a long way. And I think that our pains, our vulnerabilities, and our insecurities can fuel us to be better. To try harder. To dig deeper.

In life you have two choices. You can laugh or you can cry. You have to laugh, you have to.

Just having someone make you laugh so hard that it hurts is so healing to me.

I'm a size 8, and I feel proud of that, because it's healthy. I've never felt compelled to be a skinny actress.

I think God runs the show. Completely. Life proves it every day: He runs the show.

By coming forward and sharing your story, you don't know the countless lives you change.

You survived the abuse, you’re going to survive the recovery.

Adoption was a bumpy ride - very bumpy. But, God, was it worth the fight.

A guy at ABC told me to change my name and get a nose job. I said 'You get a nose job.'

Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mothers loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.

There's so much that you can get mad about. Out of self-preservation, I focus on being grateful.

I've got no problems with my age. I rejoice in the knowledge I have accrued and savor the greatest moments, because I know how fast it goes.

Being thin is not more important than enjoying life

I have a more developed sense of my priorities. Life has so much more meaning now.

Losing my mother at such an early age is the scar of my soul. But I feel like it ultimately made me into the person I am today; I understand the journey of life. I had to go through what I did to be here.

I'm a water person; water heals.

Fifty years ago my Mother stood on this stage accepting this award; She was fortunate enough to have my Dad with her. Fifty years later, I'm fortunate enough to have my Dad with me. I love you, Dad.

The only reason I have the career I have is that I didn't quit.

My Dad taught me that good health is all about living in gratitude.

Criminals are just regular people who didn’t have time to read all the laws.