"The arts are not just a nice thing to have or to do if there is free time or if one can afford it. Rather, paintings and poetry, music and fashion, design and dialogue, they all define who we are as a people and provide an account of our history for the next generation."
American attorney and author who served as first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is known for public initiatives on health, education, and civic engagement. She has published bestselling memoirs and continues public advocacy work.