You know those goals you've set for yourself, those dreams you've been waiting for the perfect time to live out? It's time!

you are the leader you've been looking for

Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

We need this city to actually live up to its name-The City of Angels. We need to spread our wings. We need to show that we are more than red carpets, we are more than Hollywood, that we are a city ourselves of open arms. We are a city of generosity and compassion.

I liked that Larry King didn't know who Minerva was.

People think, 'Oh my goodness! I have to do something really big.' You don't. Do what you love. There's a great quote from a poet I use all the time: 'Instead of asking what the world needs, ask yourself what you love,' because what the world needs is more people doing what they love.

My definition of success? Being the kind of woman that I would want to have as a friend.