Everybody needs a chance to find love.

Everyone needs a great pair of boots.

There's a big difference between charity and between activism and philanthropy. They're very different things and I think, you know, everybody should find a passion or a cause that they can really get behind, but it has to be organic.

I'm a tomboy. I love shooting guns and running around.

I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, the youngest of four girls, including my oldest sister, Lisa, who has special needs. My mom was a special education teacher, and my dad worked on the Army base. We weren't wealthy, but we were determined to succeed.

I'm a terrific Mexican cook, and I just love Mexican food. And I love cooking Mexican food.