I grew up around jazz. I love jazz.

Ultimately, you have to pursue your own path, not someone's idea of the right path. You need to stay on your path.

The ugly duckling is a misunderstood universal myth. It's not about turning into a blonde Barbie doll or becoming what you dream of being; it's about self-revelation, becoming who you are.

The race is long but in the end it is only with YOURSELF.

Accept certain inalienable truths.

Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's.

In the '60s not everybody was wearing flowers in their hair and flowing caftans.