I was told by my grandfather who was a minister that we all were put here on earth to be of service to one another, and it is quite gratifying to know that if I am able to be of help to one that is not able to help themselves then I am fulfilling my obligation as a human being.

Dust does rise, doesn't it? And so can I.

I'd like to see a world free of strife, stress, pain, hunger, war - a cool place where everyone could live.

All my friends and peers keep asking me when I'm going to rest - I just tell them it's another dirty four-letter word!

Rural communities in Africa, South Asia and Latin America are where the majority of hungry people are and the inequality that exists between women and men in these communities is holding back progress. These women have a very tough time, so much is expected of them.

We are all here to be a service to those who can't be a service to themselves. We can give people hope and more reasons for being human.

I was born into a family of gospel singers. My early ambitions were many. I was going to be a ballerina. I almost had that one come true until I tore a tendon, so I transferred from my toes to my throat and that's where the talent settled.