Eleanor Mondale Quotes

I started out pursuing an acting career out of college when I lived in Los Angeles. When I got an entry into broadcasting, I preferred it. I liked being me, rather than dressing up to be someone else. Now I'm 30 and doing a career of my own and have been in this career for eight years.

I like being involved in the lighter side of journalism because it serves a purpose, and it's fun. And I can keep my opinions off camera if I want.

I didn't like not having work and not having people return my calls.

I like to get wild.

I didn't want to get married. What I knew of most men was something I didn't want any part of. I just wanted to work on my career.

I've always considered myself a physical person. I don't call myself a farm girl, but I did spend a lot of years shoveling manure and throwing hay, because I worked to pay most of my riding expenses.

The reporting I did was mostly entertainment or lifestyle. I took a very different approach than most reporters. I approached it more casually than you would think a reporter would. Now I'm a morning radio personality, and radio is really casual.

I like fashion. I like being in shape. I like to look nice and I like to make money, but I don't think that's the most, No. 1, important thing.

The biggest hurdle is figuring out who your friends are. Your real friends.

I have to prove myself five times over.

My parents are always supportive of anything their kids do. They point out the pros and cons, but they let you make your own decisions, and when it's bad they stick by you.

I have more self-confidence than I did when I was in my 20s.

Don't forget to vote for Bill Clinton and Al Gore. Stay home if you're voting for Dole.