So, sit back and get ready to learn more about Dana Perino.

“Ranchers, by their nature, have to be optimistic,” Perino explained.

Lessons and Advice from the Bright Side."

Dana Perino smiling

Where she was hung up, however, was what kind of school she wanted to attend.

Perino recalled her initially wanting the big college campus experience, full of football games and social opportunities.

“I pouted the entire way,” Perino shared withCSU Pueblo Today.

Dana Perino smiling

“I just looked out the window.

I couldn’t even meet his eyes.

I was so upset that he was making me go look at that school.”

Dana Perino in the studio

But, all it took for her was one step onto the campus, and Perino was hooked.

She went on to earn a degree in mass communication with minors in Spanish and political science.

And, so, she pursued an internship at the Colorado state capitol.

Dana Perino at a briefing

“I got accepted, and I got the CBS affiliate internship,” Perino shared.

What made Perino question her professional path?

So, why was Perino’s appointment to the job so unique?

Dana Perino with George W. Bush

However, her entire career and personal motivations changed after the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Perino said she started packing up her San Diego home while she was still on the phone.

“And I left.

Dana Perino at a briefing

“We worked for the people of the United States.”

“I was younger and mainly watched and listened,” she explained.

Perino wasn’t the only one instantly love struck.

Dana Perino in the studio

There, Perino committed herself to working with those impacted by HIV and AIDS.

Yes, we’re serious.

After graduating early, she worked on a show called “Capitol Journal” her big break.

Dana Perino with husband Peter

“It was small-ball, junior-bear-cub reporting,” she said.

“But they gave me a chance.”

However, she did refer to him as a “phenomenal candidate.”

Dana Perino waving during final briefing

Her appointment was certainly a win for bipartisanship.

The Fox News host competed on a special episode of Jeopardy!

as a contestant during the series' “Power Players Week.”

Dana Perino posing at event

As noted byPolitico, in addition to Perino, “Jeopardy!”

During her round on the show, Perino faced Abdul-Jabbar, who was remarkably confident before the taping.

“I read the paper every day.”

Dana Perino smiling

“I had just said to my colleague Ed Gillespie, ‘Look at all these [Iraqi] reporters.

However, she may have spoken too soon.

According to the site, “Past Mentors have included U.S.

Dana Perino on “Jeopardy!"

Senators and Representatives, top corporate women, and high-profile women in media.”

No matter where your politics fall, there is nothing quite like women supporting women.

“And then I got more requests to be on other shows.

Dana Perino, George W. Bush waving

Dana Perino smiling on TV

Dana Perino on “The Five”