I got even with all the bad management I had by being a good manager

Ignorance is not bliss, but in my case, that was.

I became so consumed with trying to live up to what the public expected that I lost myself. I don't know of anyone else who can say this

I arrived in California with no job, no car, and no money, but, like millions of other girls, a dream

Oprah is so bright, and her intelligence is so piercing that I don't think anyone who spends a few minutes with her isn't struck by that.

Being an agent gave me a great sense of satisfaction

It used to be you wanted to marry up.