We're afraid to live, because we're afraid of dying.

I do remember how it was to be poor. I do remember that in my early years, we had to grow and raise all of our food, even our animals. And I remember in my early life, we didn't even have electricity. So it was very, very hard times then.

I try to see the good in everybody, and I don't care who people are as long as they're themselves, whatever that is.

I never know tomorrow what I might be doing. I just ask God to lead me and show me and direct me and help me and support me in it. So I just wait to hear the call.

My husband and I had to raise five of my younger brothers and sisters. They lived with us. We sent them to school.

A positive attitude and a sense of humor go together like biscuits and gravy.

I know that I always wanted things. I was always proud of my people, proud of my home, but I always wanted more. I think most people do.