Keep It Simple, Stupid
By Judge Judy Sheindlin
Cliff Street Books/HarperCollins, $23
ISBN 0060195460

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Title of your new book:
Keep It Simple, Stupid

Describe your book in 50 words or less:
The new complicated nuclear family is a challenge. The book examines everyday situations from birth to "the end" with a view to uncomplicating the twisted scenarios.

What's your favorite line from your book?
Keeping it simple is just a matter of eliminating all the excess baggage so you can enjoy a happier life.

How is conflict resolved in your own family?
Everyone has an opportunity to voice their position -- then I decide!

What advice or message would you like to give to young people?
Find something that you're naturally good at -- then try to use that talent in a vocation.

Who or what was your biggest influence in developing your sense of justice?
My parents.

Your most aggravating habit?
You'll have to ask my husband.

Do you have plans for a future book? If so, what is the subject?
Another children's book is in the works for next year. Teaching children how to make the right choices.

What one thing would you like to learn to do?
I'd like to learn to relax.

Judge Judy is the presiding judge over real-life cases on the syndicated courtroom show Judge Judy. Keep It Simple, Stupid is available from Cliff Street Books/HarperCollins.