Women should feel happy with their bodies and not live with the stigma that comes from not looking like models in fashion magazines.

I consider myself a laborer, building my career brick over brick under the sun.

My man prefers meat over the bone.

In tough economic times, we have to make every dollar count, and studies have shown a return of up to $17 for every dollar invested in early childhood.

I consider myself a survivor more than anything else.

Our leaders are lacking love, and love is lacking leaders.

I'm proud that I've been able to work with other artists to make sure that the smallest voices - the voices of our children - have a chance to be heard. Artists can reach, inspire, and motivate young people and leaders in a powerful way.