"It's too late for that - trying to second guess it. It's over. I'm worried about how to get the kids through school and still write and practice law and take power of attorney."

"I can't tell you how hard I worked the last year. In fact, I worked so hard that I know I can't maintain that same work level in 2001, so I've got to quit something."

"I no longer teach law. But when I did I advised my students that they should never accept a case if it meant that by doing so you couldn't sleep at night."

"It's much like writing a screenplay with someone else and that's how we view it, I think."

"I believe that as women, we must commit ourselves to sustaining the progress made by our foremothers who fought so hard for women's equality and liberation."

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe."

"I can't believe it. I'm speechless. It is amazing to see where I've come from the last two years."

"My potential is more than can be expressed within the bounds of my race or ethnic identity."