Quotes By Maria Shriver

I decided that I was going to be the Kennedy who makes her own name and finds her own job and works like a dog. My comeuppance was when Arnold got elected - I became the Kennedy who was married to the governor.

You can spend the rest of your life trying to figure out what other people expect from you, or you can make a decision to let that all go.

I lost myself in the process and I realized how much I had identified myself with Maria Shriver, newswoman. When that was gone, I had to really sit back and go, 'Well, actually, who am I today?'

Don't think of him as a Republican. Think of him as the man I love, and if that doesn't work, think of him as the man who can crush you.

When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands.

I thought I had to show people that I would get in early, stay late or even all night, work on holidays. I didn't want to be the rich kid who was along for a free ride.

I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism.

I, I am my own woman. I have not been, quote, 'bred' to look the other way. I look at that man back there in the green room straight on, eyes wide open, and I look at him with an open heart.

We all know what happens to first ladies who shoot their mouths off.

I appreciate your support, particularly this year, for sticking with me.

I made the mistake of thinking that external accomplishments would bring me peace. I thought it was about the job or a book or making a name for myself.

I think that public service is tough on a family - no ifs, ands, buts about it. I have my own personal wishes, but they're not always front and center.

I like to make jokes; I consider myself a funny person. I just think making jokes about people who are in a situation beyond their control is not funny to them or their families.

Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

I was happy being a journalist. I didn't realize losing my job, my identity went with it.