I didn't want to say "No" because I didn't want people to think I'm not nice. And that, to me, has been the greatest lesson of my life: to recognize that I am solely responsible for it, and not trying to please other people, and not living my life to please other people, but doing what my heart says all the time.

I was once afraid of people saying, “Who does she think she is?” Now I have the courage to stand and say, “This is who I am.

What I know for sure is that every sunrise is like a new page, a chance to right ourselves and receive each day in all its glory. Each day is a wonder.

What you believe has more power than what you dream or wish or hope for. You become what you believe.

I believe that you tend to create your own blessings. You have to prepare yourself so that when opportunity comes, you're ready.

Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

Know this for sure: When you get the chance, go for it.