Back in the 70s and 80s, women felt the discrimination of being overweight. And now 35% of the letters I receive are from men.

Every morning when I get up, I ask God what he wants me to do, ask him to lead me to the right people to help them.

No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace.

Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody.

My way is the sensitive, emotional way, because that's who I am. A day doesn't go by where I don't sit and cry, listening to the stories. I try to be the clown and court jester and make people laugh.

I just love what I do, and I'm a teacher more than anything.

If I have to die, I want to combust in the middle of one of my classes.