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.

In order to be truly happy, you must live along with, and you must stand for something larger than yourself.

Every choice gives you a chance to pave your own road. Keep moving. Full speed ahead

You don't have a man, you need spaghetti.

‎Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

I try to view the challenges in my life not as annoyances, but as confirmations of fortitude.

There is no paycheck that can equal the feeling of contentment that comes from being the person you are meant to be.