Being poor in Africa is something people in America can't relate to. Part of the challenge is bringing that reality to people and moving them. You have to arouse compassion.

I am a survivor. I am like a cockroach, you just can't get rid of me.

We learn our lessons; we get hurt; we want revenge. Then we realize that actually, happiness and forgiving people is the best revenge.

My son youngest son David's favorite song - he plays guitar - and he likes "Devil Pray." That's his favorite.

I like to change. A new lamp, a piece of art, can transform a room.

I'm ambitious. But if I weren't as talented as I am ambitious, I would be a gross monstrosity.

People who have nothing better to do than talk about my hair color have no lives.