Don't get confused with what people say you are, with who you know you are.

Surround yourself only with those who lift you higher.

Excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism.

I also like some of Joel Osteen's work. I think he's now doing a book about one of my favorite sermons of his, "The Power of 'I Am.' " I just love that sermon.

I'm not one of those people who is trying to act like I don't sleep. I used to be like, "Oh, I only need four hours." Now I need exactly 5 1/2 to 6 in order to feel like I've done well.

You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.

I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling, and summon the courage to live it.