I'm making little changes in my life to take care of myself, like putting in a mile or two on my treadmill every day.

I feel like 'embattled' or 'disgraced' will always follow my name. It's like that black football player who recently came out.

Of course, I will continue to share my favorite Southern recipes, just like my mama, grandmother and family shared with me over the years. And now, I'll be adding a little bit of a lighter touch to some of these wonderful dishes.

You never know who you will meet along life's journey. You have to be open to risks, but calculated risks, open to winning.

I am proud to be a Southerner. I think Southern hospitality is very... I don't think it's just a term. I think it really exists. You can come to Savannah, and the people are so sweet and so nice.

I'm so glad I'm not a dentist. How many times does someone say, 'Oh, Doc, it felt so good when you were drilling my teeth'? Never. But when you give someone a wonderful cookie, you put a little of yourself in, and you see someone's face light up - that's immediate approval.

I was determined to share my positive approach and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life.