Life is so precious, such a gift, and that you have to live for you.
Fear is a sprit that really can stop you from living.
Rather than focus on your critics, focus on the people who are impacted by your work.
we didn't have much, but we had love.
Ever since I've been blessed with success, I've struggled a little with anonymity and even family. I've had people calling asking for money, and I have to ask them first, 'Are you working? Have you been trying to help yourself?' Then I feel like I can help.
There was our house in New Orleans. Two blocks in front of us were these beautiful mansions and two blocks behind us were the ghetto, projects, and that's where I had to go to school, but I would always pattern my life looking forward. It was almost literal.