When I lost my weight, I went and bought about 15 different types of underwear to see what would look good on my new body. It's exciting!

Every day after school, for three hours a day, I would sell those pralines on the street corner. I was just eight years old. I'd bring the money home to my parents and say, "This is just the beginning."

You shouldn't make fun of people who have issues.

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

If you want to get the body you've always dreamed of, you have to earn it. You can't buy it, you can't rent it. You have to earn it. My formula has always been love yourself, move your body, watch your portions. And it sounds so easy, but it is not.

It's not nice to make fun of people with issues.

People need the court jester, so I keep that smile on and keep going out there to do what I do.