It has been proven having a pet companion can lower blood pressure, so I think that's important as well. But mostly for companionship. It's great to have love waiting for you when you get home.

My husband works up there and we've talked about it and he tells me it's insignificant amounts, and it's no safety concern to the public.

I'm not surprised. I don't think anyone wants to lose their home.

But that has calmed down at this point.

I was horribly shy all through grade school and high school. But somehow I got up the nerve to audition for one play in high school - 'Auntie Mame.' I got a small part as the fiancee who comes on in the end. I got laughs. I wasn't shy at all doing the part. I can do anything on stage and write it off as a character.

The fewer expectations you have, the better.