Quotes from Louise Linton

It was so strange because I thought Washington was going to be so grown-up, and everyone was going to be so nice. Then people were saying to me, 'Watch your back in D.C.' Why? Really? I have to watch my back in D.C?

It's the life of an actor to always be questioning, always be wondering. There is no occupation in the world less dependable.

I don't think I'm that recognizable.

People don't want to read about my work with the homeless or the time and money I pour into animal rescue and organizations that fight poaching.

I'm a homebody at heart, and I love to be around my dogs.

I respect that my husband makes decisions he feels are sensible and intelligent... It's not my place to give him political advice.

I love my husband, and I wanted to support him, but the transition to Washington has been my hardest experience. I felt very lonely and isolated.

I've been very transparent with reporters, but they only want to print mean stuff.

Watching great performances can transport us, and finding a film that really moves you is a galvanising and inspiring thing.

I wear SoulCycle stuff every single day of my life.

One of my favorite breakfasts is Greek yogurt with fresh fruit.

When I look at Deco jewelry, I see the New York skyline - the Chrysler Building.

You can't just, boopity-boop, saunter into the Treasury. You need an appointment.

I think after being kicked and slapped on social media a billion times, I had this one time. This lady said I was a deplorable human being, and that hurt.

'CSI' was an amazing experience, which, looking back, I was very lucky to get. They shoot an entire episode in eight days, so everything has to be totally slick and professional.

Ivanka is the most amazing mother. I go over there and bring one of my dogs for the kids to play with. We're just two young women making our way in the world. We sit there in sweatpants and have a glass of wine.

I should have realized that what's good for movie stars doesn't work for a Cabinet secretary's wife.

Charity fundraising galas have always been a wonderful way to support a myriad of causes.

It all happened so fast: I went from regular girl, an actress trying to make it in Hollywood, to a Cabinet spouse in one of the most polarizing administrations ever. It was overwhelming.

Cabinet spouses are not allowed to lobby other Cabinet members. It's against the rules.

Maybe I'll create a guidebook for future political spouses: the dos and don'ts in D.C.

I'm not some ditzy moron who has no idea how to deal with a diplomat as if they're some exotic animal.

You might see Al Pacino at the grocers, but you would never go up to him and say, 'Oh my God, you're Al Pacino.'

I hope my actions speak more for me in the future than my hashtags!