Love them for who they are, and what they are they are; they are not you. Good stuff, isn't it? You have to live 73 years to get that.

You can call me an older woman - I don't mind that at all - just don't call me an old one, because I'm not.

I don't give in, I don't give up, I don't take no for an answer.

I think women are taught to ask permission about everything. We don't realize that we are entitled and we do have a say in our lives.

Everybody's a teacher if you listen.

In Puppies Behind Bars, when the puppy is eight weeks old it is given to an inmate. The inmate is responsible for the dog.

With my talent, I can make people laugh and give them another attitude about life. What a blessing that is for me.