"I believe that gratitude is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that gratitude can bring you joy."

"I believe that forgiveness is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that forgiveness can set you free."

"I've learned that life is tough, but I am tougher."

"I'm not a victim. I'm a survivor. And I'm not going to be a victim of America, or of racism, or of sexism, or of ageism, or of any other -ism."

"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be. Or how much fun it is to be a little weird."