I could have had someone else take care of my child but I did it because that was my moral obligation and also it was a joy and I felt it was in the best interests of the child.

I do believe that, under the law, under the Constitution of the United States, and under our public policy, that women deserve and should have a right to enjoy equal employment opportunity.

I think there should be better child support laws to make it easier for those single moms to support their children so they don't have to go on welfare.

I'm not interested in dating. I like being with my own best friend, me. Certain women, particularly older women, cannot believe I like going to a social event by myself. But I do.

People who are pierced should not be snickered at, should not become the object of ridicule, should not be singled out for special and uneven and unequal treatment. They should be respected just like everybody else.

There still is a war on women in terms of politicians in Washington and the state legislatures trying to eliminate any rights we have fought to win and that the Supreme Court has afforded us.

Well, let me just say - I mean, I'm not a person who's going to vote for any of the potential Republican nominees for the presidency of the United States.

The more I know about men the more I like dogs.

There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That's their problem. It's not mine.

As my father would have said, I went through the college of hard knocks.

Because of my life experiences, I understand that I have an opportunity to help other women. I have the desire and the ability.

Do feminists have a sense of humor? Yes.

Eventually I figured out there was something systematic in the way women are treated.

Fighting injustice keeps you young.

I actually feel most relaxed when I'm working.

I cannot take every case that people ask me to take.

I have known some wonderful men.

I have represented people in book deals.

I have two grandchildren.

I'm a civil rights attorney. I'm a victim rights attorney.