I was literally the black sheep of the family, and there were definitely moments of discomfort while my grandmother was working through her racism.

I took solace in my relationship with God who, along with my dog, was my best friend growing up.

We use a Native American tradition of the talking stick. You sit and pass it around and whoever has the stick has to talk. Some people just hold it. Others really share.

I was obsessed with the Olympics. It's so exciting to see that level of excellence and endurance.

I'm writing a film. With our access to these powerful media, we're going to take over, because it's really disgusting what is put out there now to be consumed.

I'm a shy person. I don't know if it's in my DNA to share with the world.

I felt devalued and disrespected. The energy behind it felt disingenuous and motivated by corporate profit.