"I'm a feminist. I've been a feminist all my life. I've been a feminist since I was a little girl."

"I'm not a victim of my past. I'm a survivor of my past. And I'm going to use my past to help others."

"I've learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades, and there had better be a enduring love to take its place."

"I respect myself and insist upon it from everybody. And because I do it, I get it."

"I've learned that you can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Or when you're looking for your car keys."