I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.

When you wake up in the morning looking for the light, the light will come.

I still love church. My favorite church service is T.D. Jakes at the Potter's House. I don't think there is a better preacher in the country. His ability to interpret scripture is like no other.

So go ahead. Fall down. The world looks different from the ground.

You've got to figure out what it is you love - who you really are - and have the courage to do that.

You can't do it all yourself. Don't be afraid to rely on others to help you accomplish your goals.

The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams.