You are responsible for your life. It doesn't matter what your Mama did. It doesn't matter what your Daddy didn't do. You are responsible for your life.

My first day in Chicago, September 4, 1983. I set foot in this city, and just walking down the street, it was like roots, like the motherland. I knew I belonged here.

The deepest courage we can exercise is continuing to believe in our dreams until we make them come true.

I was happy over little things: mango sorbet, and running, and the way my feet felt touching the ground when I ran.

The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance - and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.

What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives.

God can dream a bigger dream for you then you could ever dream for yourself.