I think there's a myth that people feel, that people of success are never fearful, that we're never challenged, that we have some supernova - no, we're like everybody else.

I was brought up with the 3 Ds: Determination, Discipline and Da Lord.

You have to be willing to put yourself in position for good things to happen

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.

I cannot believe how fine I am with being bald.

Optimism is a muscle that gets stronger with use.

When my mother makes out her income tax return every year, under occupation she writes, eroding my daughter's self-esteem.