"I'm a mom, a full-time mom when I'm not taping. I do the carpool thing, and bake the cookies, and do the homework."

"My mother's sympathies were strongly with the Union. She knew that war was bound to come, but so confident was she in the strength of the Federal Government that she devoutly believed that the struggle could not last longer than six months at the utmost."

"I have frequently been questioned, especially by women, of how I could reconcile family life with a scientific career. Well, it has not been easy."

"My father and I have a very good relationship. We always got along. But I always scold him."

"All my family were brilliant cooks when I was growing up, but I ended up just cleaning up, so I've always lacked confidence in the kitchen."