What dogs? These are my children, little people with fur who make my heart open a little wider.

Failure is a stepping-stone to greatness.

Interviewing people, I don't miss that at all. I do miss kibitzing with the audience because after every show I would spend half an hour to 40 minutes talking to people.

I feel that luck is preparation meeting opportunity.

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves." Another "I was raised to believe that excellence is the deterrent to racism and sexism. And that's how I operate my life." And another "It does not matter who you are or where you came from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.

To love yourself is a never-ending journey.

I always knew I was a hit record just waiting to happen.