I always wanted to be someone better the next day than I was the day before.

As I entered this world, I would leave behind the nurturing of my family and my home, but in another sense I would take their protection with me. The lessons I had learned, the feelings of groundedness and belonging that have been woven into my character there, would be my companions on the journey.

I do know that I'm responsible not for what happens, but for what I make of it.

Every new fashion is a form of rebellion.

I couldn't adjust to the racism in Florida. It was so blatant... I had never been so described as Florida described me.

I was born two months early, and everyone had given up on me. But my mother insisted on my life.

I have always been a learner because I knew nothing.