You can get a thousand no's from people, and only one "yes" from God.

I don't think the dreams die - I think that people give up. I think it gets too hard.

Developing a good work ethic is a key [to success]. Apply yourself at whatever you do, whether you're a janitor or taking your first summer job, because that work ethic will be reflected in everything you do in life.

I've been doing television for quite some time, so Oprah Winfrey and I thought it was a great idea to partner up. I am going to buy my own network and I thought it was a great opportunity for both of us. It's a win-win because I get the opportunity to give her what she needs, which is programming, and at the same time, I get to learn how to run a network.

If you're black, you can't just be ordinary. All successful black people are extraordinary.

I think that people think when you have money that your problems go away and everything's solved, and it's great and wonderful. You're a perfect human being.

What I've learned is you treat women right.