Jackie Fuchs

“When I met Barack Obama, in our first year of law school, he had already put on his big-time politician act. He just didn't quite have it polished, and he hadn't figured out that he needed charm and humor to round out the confidence and intelligence.”

“Well-adjusted families with run-of-the-mill problems aren't totally lacking in entertainment value, but they won't fill a prime-time schedule.”

“Gone are the days when Alice Cooper stunned audiences with the over-the-top theatrics of his 'Welcome to My Nightmare' tour or when Kiss' massive black platform boots and flash pods seemed fresh and dangerous.”

“It's just nice to be known for something that I feel like I did, as opposed to something that happened to me.”

“I don't have the means to stop child slavery, end world hunger, cure mankind's illnesses, house the homeless, save the environment, and all the other things I'd like to help do. I have to choose. And like most people, I've worked hard for my money - long hours, mean bosses, inconsiderate clients, lengthy commutes.”

“Obama didn't just share in class - he pontificated. He knew better than everyone else in the room, including the teachers. Or maybe even he knew he didn't know, but knew that the leader of the free world had to be able to convince others that he did.”

“Not to diminish the value of the heart, but our political body needs a head, too.”

“Animals have no safety net in society, no voices of their own, and very few rights under the law.”

“Being a passive bystander is not a 'crime.' All of us have been passive bystanders at some point in our lives.”

“I work for my clients and try to do a great job for them.”

“Ever since I was little, I've been in love with animals. I've experienced their unconditional love, I've seen the difference they make in people's lives, and I've watched them suffer untold indifference and cruelty.”

“I was on 'The Chase,' which I really did not do well on, but as soon as I flamed out I just wanted to get back up and do it again. So I did 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' and ended up going home on an audience question, which I was really bummed out about.”

“Act like a rock star long enough, do it unfailingly and well enough, and you become one.”

“Don't put your heroes on pedestals.”

“There is more to me than just having been in the Runaways. And even though I'm really, really proud of what the band accomplished, I just don't want what I did when I was 17 to be the defining factor of my life.”

“People who know me as a hard-core rocker who positively despises musicals might be surprised to find that I am a huge fan of opera.”

“We laughed about McCain's VP pick, but now we see the genius of it. She's much more interesting than either McCain or Obama, but contrary to the press coverage, she isn't running for president.”