If we took the time to learn more about different places and people, perhaps we would have more empathy for each other.

I love children and I love family and I love that interaction. Because I had a really close relationship with my mother, I understand that deep powerful love, and it's so beautiful. To be a mother to a child is the most brilliant gift; it's gorgeous.

I always want to stay focused on who I am, even as I'm discovering who I am.

Sometimes I feel good, at times I feel used. Loving you darling, makes me so confused.

Even if your family isn't quite there for you, find the people that support you and hang on to those people and try to let go of those that try to take you down.

I just wanted to be who I was, which was like so many other girls I knew. We grew up in the city, had a hard edge and obstacles to overcome, but we were still young and beautiful. I didn't want to be all dressed up, all made up - I wanted to be myself, which hadn't been done before.

My mom always said, "Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you."