"I'm not a perfect friend. I'm a good friend. And I love my friends more than anything in the world."

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. Unless it's by a really good piece of cake, then it's understandable."

"When you learn, teach. When you get, give. And when you're tired, take a nap. A long one."

"I believe that integrity is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that integrity can make you strong."

"I'm a survivor, not a victim. I'm a black woman, and I'm proud of who I am."