All have disappointments, all have times when it isn't worthwhile.

When I go in to see people - and I sell an occasional ad now - I never say, 'Help me because I am black' or 'Help me because I am a minority.' I always talk about what we can do for them.

I decided once and for all that I was going to make it or die.

What a relief it was to discover that I wasnt realy an idiot! I simply had a learning disability.

Failure is a word I don't accept.

Long shots do come in and hard work, dedication and perseverance will overcome almost any prejudice and open almost any door.

Dream small dreams. If you make them too big, you get overwhelmed and you don't do anything. If you make small goals and accomplish them, it gives you the confidence to go on to higher goals.