My dad worked two jobs and moved us to the suburbs, and just being a black person, I went through a lot of racism and being called names and being bullied every single day. And it was hard. I didn't have any friends.

I was taught not to confront and interrupt people, but that's what I do every day on 'The View.'

A lot of people say it's cathartic to cook, and I'm like, 'How is it cathartic washing all these dishes?'

My priority is my son and my husband, and I have a lot of spinning plates, so I try to make sure they're not one of them.

I believe God has called His people to be a light in darkness.

When I go back to family reunions everybody goes, 'Hey cousin! Hey Auntie!' And I'm like, 'Okay I don't know you, I have no idea who you are.' I am auntie and cousin for so many and even the ones in prison call me collect. And I'll be like, 'Which of my family members are giving you this phone number?'

Anybody who knows about having a premature baby, it's horrific. He was part of a twin, and I lost his sister.