Childhood pets: "A poodle named Nikki, given away due to allergies."
First celebrity crush: "A tie between Andy Williams, Clark Gable, Cary Grant and William Shatner. Odd collection, isn't it?"

Cardinal Theodore McCarrick at Ash Wednesday Mass in February.
(Dudley M. Brooks - The Washington Post)
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People don't know I: "Interned on the sets of 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and 'Hill Street Blues' during high school. It quickly dispelled my notion of becoming an actress."
Celebrity I most resemble: " Tony Soprano. I don't mince words when it comes to fighting for judicial nominations and my passion for the Constitution."
Favorite superhero: " Rush Limbaugh."
Something I've tried and never will do again: "Camping. There's no room service."
Favorite quote: "Hell hath no fury like a stay-at-home mom with a mission."
Adult entertainment name (childhood pet plus street name): Nikki Lucerne.
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