I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.

The low-grade plagiarism of popularity will never lead you to true contentment.

You will never understand pleasure without pain.

The art of avoiding extremes is an art that is drawn on the canvas of maturity and painted with the abstract strokes of many experiences.

I was looking for excellence in any color or gender it comes in. Some of my top people are African American but not all of them.

I'm not walking by sight- I'm, walking by faith

I have certain standards for myself so if something drops beneath that standard or if the opportunity doesn't fit who I am authentically at my core - I don't invest time where my brand isn't respected or where what I have to offer isn't appreciated.