The truth is there ain’t no relationship in the world that doesn’t hit turbulence.

Every time you hear anyone talk about the Caribbean, whether it's Caribbeans themselves or people outside, there's always talk about women's bodies. Talk about this voluptuousness, this kind of stereotype of what a Caribbean person is. And I think these are stereotypes that even people inside the culture, we actually sometimes claim them and we're very proud.

Nobody likes children, your mother assured you. That doesn't mean you don't have them.

For me, the battle isn't Hillary [Clinton] vs. [Bernie] Sanders. And I understand that for some people that's the battle. But for me, more than anything, it's stopping a Republican president.

I always individuate myself from other writers who say they would die if they couldn't write. For me, I'd die if I couldn't read.

Know that in this world there's somebody who will always love you.

Clavo saca clavo. Nothing sacas nothing, you reply. No one will ever be like her.