I grew up in Venezuela, and when I was 14-years-old, my parents decided to sell everything and come to America. Five of us lived in a two bedroom house. It wasn't a sad truth, it was just the way it was [at the time]. That feeling is so universal for every immigrant.

For me, I understood the gift of being able to empower others and to not do everything yourself.

Honestly, Ive been very blessed. Yes, I am cursed with this gift.

When I was 10 years old, we'd pick out a cow and boom! They'd hit it in the head with a hammer, lift it up by the back legs, and skin it in front of us. Then I'd take the head home and make soup

In your darkest times there's always room for a little light.

Because I had an accent, people had this impression that I was dumb.

When things get dark, they're going to get darker, and at that very moment, that's when you hang on that much tighter because that's when salvation and light come.