I have been blessed with a good, fun, and wonderful life, but I've also seen a whole lot of pain.

If people are made to feel uncomfortable in the kitchen, they won't go in there. That's why I think children learning to cook can be such a wonderful thing.

I keep my skin - especially on my face and neck - out of the sun. My brother died of melanoma eight years ago, and I've got SPF on all the time, 24-7. It makes you realize, the sun is a wonderful thing, but it can be a very devastating thing. So sunscreen is key, and a lot of laughter, too.

I realize how fortunate I have been; mine has been a wonderful life.

The holidays stress people out so much. I suggest you keep it simple and try to have as much fun as you can.

To me, everything is wonderful. Life is wonderful.