If we don't acknowledge and accept where we are failing, then we'll never do the work that it takes to make it right for US.

As long as you focus on your strengths and remain natural, then you come off natural [in your work].

If you want to take what I've learned and use it to your advantage, just listen and you won't have to go through it.

Every one of us must do something to contribute to transforming our community for the better.

God will take you through hell, just to get you to heaven.

If I think of something, half-way into it, I can throw it in there and it won't be so far down the line that it would be insignificant. However, I also like to completely focus on something for a certain period of time, and then be able to move on to something else.

I always tried to work hard and stay focused, and just use one opportunity to contribute to the next.