I really believe, when you come out of hiding, in whatever way you're hiding, you get to go out into the sunlight.

If you don't like me, life goes on, you know what I mean? But I hope you do like me. Because I think that in addition to being pushy, I'm nice.

Being an activist is about getting things done. It's not about standing around shaking your fist in anger.

I hope there is nothing about me that people have a big problem with. You know, I like to think of myself as lovable.

I'm an aggressive woman who gets things done, and that's the way it is, and I've never been embarrassed about the fact that I am pushy.

I'm going to do whatever I have to do to help a New Yorker, whether it's a girl on the street or a tenant in a housing development.

I just want people to know you can get through stuff. I hope people can see that in what my life has been and where it is going.