People treat me like family, 'cause I've always treated them like family.

We overweight people, we say terrible things to ourselves. Oh, you wouldn't believe it. 'You fat pig. How can you do this? You're a disgusting jerk.' And that gets you nowhere. That gets you right back into a bowl of pasta fregula.

I have loved deeply. I have lost intensely. I will never love again. I get that love by people who care for me.

I consider myself a court jester - motivator.

I suffered from eating disorders when I was just a kid. I did not like me or the way I looked. But back then, you could not tell anyone.

I just strive to do better. Every time I meet somebody, I ask myself, "How can I help this person?"

It's terrible, the way obese children and adults are treated in this country [USA]. And I'm not leaving this Earth until that is changed.