I don't know what kind of egomaniac is sitting at home thinking about the impact they have had on the culture. It's not something I actually think about until it comes up.

I don't want to have to get the lesson of losing [things like health and moving about freely] to appreciate what it was.

The chance to love and be loved exists no matter who or where you are.

I've seen that many times in rural African villages where people have nothing but a hut and a bowl. The joy in the children's eyes is something you wish you could package and bring back to America.

There is no easy way out. If there were, I would have bought it. And believe me, it would be one of my favorite things!

I still want what I've always wanted ... to be the best person I can be.

I have a sense of greatness, which comes from feeling that I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing on the planet - empowering people, especially women.