It was part of the reason I almost didn't go public with my diagnosis - I was embarrassed. I felt, 'Oh, I've always talked about exercising. And I got cancer.' And then I realized it's a great example of showing that cancer can hit anyone at any time.

My mama told me in college, 'I love you, and you're God's child, but natural beauty will only take you so far.'

When fear knocks, to let faith answer the door.

Find the meaning behind whatever it is you're going through because everybody's got something.

Generally in the Little League you're up against a good pitcher who throws like hell. What does the coach say? Get a walk. Isn't that beautiful way to learn to hit? For four years you stand up there looking for a walk.

At one point, we were all fearful. But as you get older, it's the things you don't do that you regret, more so than the things you do. When fear knocks, answer.

Oh well, the truth hurts, doesn't it?