We're all here to figure out how to best give ourselves away.

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

I have incredible stamina- the what-do-I-got-that-they-ain't-got kind of stamina.

‎Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

What's wrong with the world and what can we do to change it?

My highest achievement: never shutting my heart down. Even in my darkest moments - through sexual abuse, a pregnancy at 14, lies and betrayals - I remained faithful, hopeful, and open to seeing the best in people, regardless of whether they were showing me their worst. I stayed open to believing that no matter how hard the climb, there is always a way to let in a sliver of light to illuminate the path forward.

The expectation of my life was that I might be able to work for some good white folks. Now I got some good white folks working for me.