Quotes By Jenna Bush

The world is such a big place, and there's so much that goes on, but a lot of the media really just cover the same thing over and over again.

I'm just not political. I have opinions, but there's nothing about the process that has ever interested me. I'm 22, and this is the first interview I've ever done in my life.

I don't have any children. I just have a cat, to my parents' dismay.

I had always loved to write and my mom was my editor for my school papers.

It's not like he called me up and asked me. They've never wanted to throw us into that world, and I think our decision probably shocked them. But I love my dad, and I think I'd regret it if I didn't do this.

I care what people who know me think of me.

Kids are so dynamic; if you're tired and you walk into a roomful of kids, your energy is brought up to their level.

My sister, she's amazing. She sort of inspired me to take this journey to Latin America.

I don't think I'm portrayed in the media the way I really am - but then who is?

I was an English major.

I'm sure there were times when I wish I had thought, 'Gosh, that might really embarrass mom and dad,' but our parents didn't raise us to think about them. They're very selfless and they wanted us to have as normal of a college life as possible. So really, we didn't think of any repercussions.

I hope to continue writing. I hope to continue teaching.

I hope that I serve by being a teacher.

I'm a perfectionist - I could rewrite forever.

Our parents have always encouraged us to be independent and dream big.

I'm more like my father, personality-wise. But my mom and I get alone really well - obviously, because my mom and my dad get along so well.

One day I would love to have a couple children.

I don't think of myself as a policy expert. I think education is the most important thing.

I think there are many ways to serve your country.

When you grow up as the daughters of George and Laura Bush, you develop a special appreciation for how blessed we are to live in this great country.

I hope to work with kids any way possible.

My first cat was named Cowboy, after the Dallas Cowboys.

I think I've become more like my mom just because of what we're both interested in, children and teaching and writing.

People ask me if I ever see my father and I say yes, because he puts in the effort. He calls all the time to tell us he's proud of us.

You have to give kids things they're interested in reading. That's what teachers do who are engaged in what their students want.

A lot of my colleagues at school became great friends of mine.

I'm not the perfect bride after all.

I was sports editor for my high school newspaper, but I think I shied away from journalism.

I like to go to bed early.

I hope to focus on what I'm passionate about because I think I'd do them best job on them - education, urban education, women and children's issues and literacy.