I realize as you age the less makeup you wear the younger you look.

I don't see a white woman. I see a black woman, even though my mother is white. Knowing that has made my life easier, I think.

It gave me strength and toughness because I had to face reality, no matter how uncomfortable or painful it was.

When I got to be about 16,17 I got into a beauty pageant and I was allowed to start playing around with makeup.

During really difficult times in my life when I start questioning why I am struggling with something, I often turn to books to understand myself better.

I'm just going to live my life and be who I am.

If you set out to do something and you give it your all and it doesn't work out, be willing to modify your goal slightly. Have the ability to look in another direction. A small shift could guide you to the real purposes of your life.