To be able to help a 13-year-old kid from the Bronx follow her dreams just by letting her know she's not forgotten in this crazy world - that's why I got involved with Frum Tha Ground Up.

I love the written word so much, I know it's gonna flow naturally.

The most important thing is to be proud of the work that you put into something, and put the ego aside.

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

Writing in my journal keeps me focused on my spirit and what I need or feel.

We have the potential to help people out of poverty, out of disease, out of slavery and out of conflict. Too often we turn the other way because we think there's nothing we can do.

When I had nothing else, I had my mother and the piano. And you know what? They were all I needed.