I have been so damn lucky to be able to do what I love my entire life. I never take that for granted.

I will go to my grave wishing that I did more. Wishing that I didn't sleep as much. Wishing that I didn't waste so much time. Wishing that I fought harder.

Fighting for social justice is not about leaving the mainstream. It is about being right in the middle of it.

My grandmother taught me two very important lessons before she passed: hold the door for everyone and always say "thank you." That means to treat everyone the same, no matter if it is the President or a homeless mother begging for food. And never forget to thank those who have helped you, whether it is the person serving you food at a restaurant or your third-grade teacher who taught you the multiplication tables.

I know our kids will be OK, as long as they listen more to their mother than to me!

I wanted to tell stories about people who didn't have the chance to tell their own.

I don't focus on the results. Put my head down, put my hoodie up, and do the work.