I turned my pain into art and my hard work into a career. Helping myself has helped others. helping others has helped me.

People need something or someone to fasten themselves to in order to reassure themselves that they are real.

I just don't know any other word than "feminist" that describes a person who believes women are people.

I don't need anyone to hold me, I can hold my own.

I will not be afraid to let my talent shine.

I mean, I think it's hard enough to find somebody you can stand for more than ten minutes, so, like, you shouldn't narrow your options.

...words are some of the most powerful and important things I know....Language is the tool of love and the weapon of hatred. It's the bright red warning flag of danger--and the stone foundation of diplomacy and peace.