We should not have a tin cup out for something as important as the arts in this country, the richest in the world. Creative artists are always begging, but always being used when it's time to show us at our best.

Momma was home. She was the most totally human, human being that I have ever known, and so very beautiful. Within our home, she was an abundance of love, discipline, fun, affection, strength, tenderness, encouragement, understanding, inspiration, support.

If you're not feeling good about you, what you're wearing outside doesn't mean a thing.

I am here and you will know that I am the best and will hear me.

Accomplishments have no color.

The ultimate of being successful is the luxury of giving yourself the time to do what you want to do.

You should always know when you're shifting gears in life. You should leave your era - it should never leave you.