I want to use television not only to entertain, but to help people lead better lives.

When you give up on life, never give up on yourself, because there is so much for you to keep on giving!

I can't imagine I could have become the person I am now without books. Books became synonymous with freedom. They showed that you could open doors and walk through.

Getting my library card was like citizenship; it was like American citizenship.

You were seen, you were heard and you matter.

When you're doing the work you're meant to do, it feels right and every day is a bonus, regardless of what you're getting paid.

You are built not to shrink down to less but to blossom into more.