I don't listen to people's opinions. I have people around me who I can trust, but most of all I listen to myself.

I don't want no drama in my life, even though we have a little bit, but no more letting people control you. That's drama, because then you become something that you're not.

Really, every woman is an example to me, because as women we go through so much pain. We have to live this perfect life when we are messed up inside. We all go through trials and tribulations.

Cause I'm no better than you, you, or you. And I can't get on no throne and preach, 'cause I'm not God.

Negative words are powerful boomerangs so be careful what you say about people and yourself.

When someone comes up to me and says, 'Mary, you helped save my marriage', or, 'Mary, you helped me get out of this abusive relationship', I'm in it, really in their lives. And I'm so passionate about my feelings, but also about showing people the way through theirs.

It's up to us to choose whether we win or lose...and I choose to win.