When I was pregnant, I was so huge and people on the bus would get up for me. That made me feel so precious and valued and valuable. I try to treat everyone like they're pregnant.
Italian culture is so deeply soaked in an appreciation of the good things in life.
Eric Lewis doesn't play the piano, he devours it. He doesn't play music, he channels the divine.
Life begins at 40, and I'm living proof.
You should've seen my big hair in the 80's, that was a real project.
Our early dating life consisted of trying to figure out whether we were dating.
It's very difficult leaving the house anytime with my baby at home.
Yes. I did more research than I ever wanted to and saw some things I wish I didn't. I went on ride-alongs, spent time with Homicide, Cold Case, and SVU detectives, hung out in subways learning how to spot pervs and pick-pockets, viewed an autopsy, went to a police firing range, and witnessed court cases and I read, read, read.
My weekends are extremely precious.
I think because I became a mom later in life, everything in life means more.
When you see a girl like me bustin' perps, there ain't no time to be pretty.
I am proud to be a role model for my viewers. I am finding out that helping victims is as or more rewarding the all the awards I win.
I say to everybody, 'Adoption is not for the faint of heart.'
They say that the average lifespan of an SVU detective is 4 years. People can't do it longer than that because it's so difficult.