I have an incredible role model in my mom. She was a single mother raising two kids in New York. Kim Raver More Quotes by Kim Raver More Quotes From Kim Raver I had this roommate in college who would get up almost 2 hours before class to do hair and makeup. That's not for me. Kim Raver makeup college hair I think it's necessary to let kids get bored once in a while-that's house they learn to be creative. Kim Raver bored kids thinking Maybe because I didn't have a huge film career right off the bat, I've been able to create something different, which is so important to me. That's myself, my idea of who I am. Kim Raver who-i-am careers ideas When I started 'Third Watch,' I knew I was going to be with the firefighters and lifting, so I was doing yoga, running, and swimming - all at the same time. I didn't have a kid then. Now I don't have time for that. I want to spend time with my son and my husband, so it's mainly just yoga now. Kim Raver husband yoga running When you live in America, it's kind of insular - the news coverage that you get - unless you're really smart about it and find more international news coverage. I've learned that from my husband. In the French culture, they talk politics. Kim Raver smart husband america My mom has always been a huge inspiration. She was a single mom raising two kids in New York. Now that is full-on all the time. Kim Raver mom inspiration new-york When I need a break from the boys, I go with my girlfriend to buy pretty little dresses for her daughter. Kim Raver girlfriend daughter boys As long as I get those running shoes on, then there's no turning back, and I have to go for that run. As long as you've got those workout clothes, you've got them on, you've got to go. Kim Raver you clothes shoes long We always have dinner together as a family - even when our schedules are totally hectic. I inherited that from my mom, who would come home from her ad agency job to eat with us before going back to work. Kim Raver family together work home You finish a job and it's very emotional because you're working crazy long hours, and your work family is like a real family. Kim Raver you family crazy work For me, because I've been working out since I graduated college, I have to mix it up. But it's not just working out for health's sake; it's also a whole mindset for me. Yoga is really important for that. Kim Raver me health important college I have a dog. He needs to be walked, and I love running, so I pull out my running shoes. Kim Raver out shoes dog love I've learned from my French husband and the way they eat, it's all about moderation. And that's really sustainable. Kim Raver eat about husband way I love to roll out of bed and throw something on. I had this roommate in college who would get up almost 2 hours before class to do hair and makeup. That's not for me. Kim Raver me makeup hair love In this business, there is an insane amount of pressure, spoken and unspoken, to be thin. If you look at some of the television shows, eating disorders become like a competitive thing. Kim Raver look you business eating In the French culture, they talk politics. I didn't find it was part of our culture to have political arguments at the table. My husband's family will get into major politics, and it's not an aggressive thing. It's so interesting and you learn so much, whether it's Right or Left, and that to me has been really great. Kim Raver me you family politics I think it's necessary to let kids get bored once in a while - that's how they learn to be creative. Kim Raver how think bored creative For a quick, healthy meal that's also fun for kids, I serve fish tacos: soft tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans and brown rice. Kim Raver soft fish black fun I think what's so interesting for me is the different roles that I play. I love doing the research, and I love - I feel fortunate in the sense that I get to explore many different worlds, of things that I may not really get to learn a lot about. Kim Raver feel me research love I just am a huge fan of PBS. They've taken great risks from great shows. Kim Raver fan risks just great
