Even if you don't have anything, even if you've got a quarter in your pocket, to share with someone else who has nothing really helps.

You just have to connect with people who believe in your vision and who will work with you and advance your cause.

No one ever got ahead by going through the motions. You have to constantly be improving yourself. Make your life the masterpiece you want it to be.

I was taught from a young age that many people would treat me as a second-class citizen because I was African-American and because I was female.

I think it's important to raise your kids, start 'em early. Teaching them the values and morals, so when they get out there on their own, you know they have it. They just have to remember to use it, but they have it.

What would your life be like if you found out you had 3 weeks left? And you know that you had not begun to live? And you had all these dreams and all these possibilities. And all these things you wanted to do and things you wanted to say and now time's up?

If you can draw something from my life that helps, more power to you.