I prefer to be alive, so I'm cautious about taking risks.
Time control directly influences the quality of play.
The Soviet Union was an exception, but even there chess players were not rich. Only Fischer changed that.
I try to help developing junior chess. When I lived in USSR, I got a lot of free help from very good coaches - now I am trying to repay that debt.
I don't play in tournaments, but I follow some.
I don't want ever to be champion again.
The place of chess in the society is closely related to the attitude of young people towards our game.
Compared to a lot of actresses my age, I'm actually overweight.
I heard the term "mamisma" when describing Speaker of the House [Nancy] Pelosi, how she was speaking from that place which is kind of like a strong mother. Like when your mom says like, "put that down!" you know that is coming from a place of both love and strength. And at this critical stage in human history we need both action and caring.
You know, I've made my money. If no one buys my album, cool. It's fine. I've got a house, and I've got dogs that I love. I don't need anything else.
The more clearly defined and keenly desired your goals, the more of your natural creativity will be released for goal attainment.