I truly believe that a woman can have anything she wants - if she's willing to do the hard work it takes to get it.

I grew up in the Baptist Church, and going to church with my father; I remember being 8 years old, trying to determine whether I was really ready to give up sin, and for days I agonized.

Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion

When you learn to say thank you, you see the world anew.

I am guided by the vision of what I believe this show can be. Originally our goal was to uplift, enlighten, encourage and entertain through the medium of television. Now, our mission statement for The Oprah Winfrey Show is to use television to transform people's lives, to make viewers see themselves differently and to bring happiness and a sense of fulfillment into every home.

Skiing is the next best thing to having wings.

Most people when they're walking are thinking about where they have to go and what they have to do. But that removes us from happiness.