Continue. Be loving and be strong. Be fierce and be kind. And don't give in and don't give up.'

Life sometimes gives you a second chance.

Loving someone liberates the lover as well as the beloved. And that kind of love comes with age.

Have enough courage to love.

Open your eyes to the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and always be true to yourself.

You may be pretty or plain, heavy or thin, gay or straight, poor or rich. But remember this: In an election, every voice is equally powerful -- don't underestimate your vote. Voting is the great equalizer.

I am a child of God. I always carry that with me.