“I know I was an alcoholic because I was preoccupied whether alcohol wa...” — Betty Ford Quote

I know I was an alcoholic because I was preoccupied whether alcohol was going to be served or not.

Not my power, but the power of the position, a power which could be used to help.

I believe the equal rights amendment is a necessity of life for all citizens. The cabinet sometimes felt that I shouldn't be so outspoken.

We're full all the time. And people do have good success and I think one of the programs at the center, the Continuing Care, helps them with their success. Because it's difficult the first year.

I'll never forget the day that I was told I would have to have a mastectomy. My reaction to the words was total denial.

I grew up going to church every Sunday and my mother was a drug and alcohol counselor, so both of my parents' lives have been about helping people at times of crisis.

I work very hard to keep on an even keel as far as alcohol is concerned.

My nan tells me to eat her fish balls and not drink alcohol. I'd rather have the fish balls.

I don't really like to drink. I don't like the way alcohol feels or tastes. On occasion I'll do it as a social thing, just to kind of go, 'Hey! I did something with you guys!'

I remember, in 1999, when we did the last Ozzfest that we were part of, and I think Disturbed was on it, Static-X, obviously Ozzy, us, and we were the only band on the tour that had a rider that had any alcohol. Nobody else had it.