Although I'd first seen Senator Hart in Aspen, Colorado, at a New Year's Day party in 1987, we hadn't talked. Votes: 28
Shortly thereafter, some friends encouraged me to try out for the Miss South Carolina World beauty pageant. To my surprise, I won - and was sent to New York City to compete nationally. Votes: 19
At thirteen I began modeling, doing my first television commercial in ninth grade for Pizza Hut. Votes: 15
Since it was too difficult to get into the Screen Actor's Guild in New York, I moved to Miami in 1982 and started a successful career as a television commercial actress, obtaining my SAG card there. Votes: 14
Returning to South Carolina meant getting a normal job in a normal town with normal people and marrying a normal person. I wanted the glamour and opportunity of the world. Votes: 11
But even after the first week, when Hart got out of the presidential race because of the Washington Post's threat to reveal a long-term relationship Hart had apparently been having with a prominent Washington woman, the media continued to embellish my past. Votes: 9
Before the group left, Gary asked for my phone number, and the next day he called to ask me to dinner that night. I had no idea he was married, but I found out that night. Votes: 7
So on May 1, 1987, at Gary's invitation, I agreed to see him one last time - to confront him face-to-face about his sincerity and with the intention of ending our brief relationship. Votes: 7
Before the boat docked, however, he confessed because he was contemplating running for president, he couldn't separate from his wife. I believed him when he told me he faced a difficult choice between pursuing personal happiness and his political destiny. Votes: 6
In my case, I learned that although God loves us, he doesn't grant us immunity from the consequences of our choices. Votes: 5
I've had to recover not only from a single well-publicized incident, but several years of press aftermath. Votes: 3
Because pornography is a tool of Satan that exploits and distorts our God-given sexuality, women - especially Christian women - need to understand the increasing threat of online pornography. Votes: 3
I'm stronger knowing that while Donna Rice could be sold, she could not be bought. Votes: 3
If pornographers can hook adolescents when their hormones are raging, they know they'll have an ongoing consumer base for life. Votes: 3
It was hard to turn down the money since I didn't have a job, but I didn't want to exploit my notoriety because I knew the way I'd been living was wrong. Votes: 2
I was always an overachiever. Votes: 2
After graduating in the summer of 1980, I knew I wanted my life to count. Votes: 1
I stared at the television in shock, watching as my private life was revealed to the world. Votes: 0
I had gained so much confidence through my college achievements that I wanted to tackle the world. Votes: 0
Parents are the weak link in the chain when it comes to protecting their children. Votes: 0