I was tired and I had overworked myself and burnt myself out. So I went to Egypt by myself. When I saw what was built there, it made me understand how powerful we are, that we can create anything. And I felt like I needed to create things that were timeless too.

I grew up in a pretty tough neighborhood. I grew up around drugs, alcohol, prostitution, I grew up around everything, and I think part of seeing that from really young has made me really steer very far away from it in all of its forms.

I believe AIDS is the most important issue we face, because how we treat the poor is a reflection of who we are as a people.

It's when we become afraid of everything and worried about everything that you are never going to reach your highest potential.

I'm very blessed to have a phenomenal husband, son, and beautiful family and friends around me.

When I really need it, talking is the best way to deal with emotional pain.

Listening to great music and art inspires me and recharges me.