I am trying to teach my children to feel a responsibility for their fellow human beings and a sense of connection with ... the world around them.

Motherhood is... difficult and... rewarding.

For the rest of my life, the one song that people will remember -- regardless -- is "Conga" . . . I never get tired of singing it. It never gets old for me.

Whatever it is your heart desires, please go for it, it's yours to have.

You can put things off until tomorrow but tomorrow may never come.

You've got to believe. Never be afraid to dream.

Everything that an artist does is a risk. Some people want you to stay the same. If you want to evolve, they want to keep you in a certain place.

I make the best pancakes you'll ever have! And I claim that title gladly. On Saturdays I make them for everybody.

The most beautiful thing about music is that it transcends most anything.

We seal our fate with the choices we make.

The sad truth is that opportunity doesn't knock twice.

Poor or rich, black or white, quiet or naughty, mentally defective or sharp-witted, thin or fat, all children are great!

Put a thief among honest men and they will eventually relieve him of his watch.

We are angels just like the rest of our brothers and sisters.

Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you.'

There is no magic when one no longer believes.

Just deeds are the best answer to injurious words.

People focus on role models; it is more effective to find antimodels - people you don't want to resemble when you grow up

Either you make a mark on the world, or the world will make a mark on you.

Alice! You know I love you like a sister!" "Words." she growled.

False modesty is an attempt to tear yourself down. True humility focuses more on build up others.