I refuse to allow any man-made differences to separate me from any other human beings.

As soon as healing takes place, go out and heal somebody else.

My heart is so heavy when I see the reality of the Indian reservation and as an American, I know I am, too, responsible.

Whenever I'm around some who is modest, I think, 'Run like hell and all of fire.' You don't want modesty, you want humility.

Every day I awaken I am grateful. My intent is to be totally present in that day. And laugh as much as possible.

Shakespeare must be a black girl.

I am convinced that most people do not grow up...We marry and dare to have children and call that growing up. I think what we do is mostly grow old. We carry accumulation of years in our bodies, and on our faces, but generally our real selves, the children inside, are innocent and shy as magnolias.