I write contemporary fiction, and that is what my readers want to read.

Every girl pretends she is a princess at one point, no matter how little her life is like that.

those who do not know how to see the precious things in life will never be happy.

Maybe we judge people too much by their looks because it's easier than seeing what's really important.

I love you, I thought. But I didn't say it. It was not that I feared she would laugh in my face. She was far too kind for that. My fear was a greater one - that she won't say it back.

I am a princess. I do not follow fashions--I make them.

People make such a big deal about looks, but after a while, when you know someone, you don't even notice anymore.

Something with inner beauty will live forever, like the scent of a rose.

Good to know: Doctors can't cure you of being a beast.

What happened to romance? Sappy, soppy longhand love letters.

A beautiful thing is precious no matter the price

Courage is confident action.

If you are unmotivated to succeed, no one can help you.If you are determined to succeed, no one can stop you.

Courage is crossing a starting line.

I was going to die, if not sooner, then later, whether or not I had ever spoken myself. My silences had not protected me. Your silence will not protect you.

If I write songs and I think they sound good, then that's it. That's what I do. I'm not a technical musician, which is fine for rock and roll.

If I grapple with sin in my own strength, the devil knows he may go to sleep.

When I finish playing football, I would like to work with kids and sleep!

In any area of the UN we ... have to agree on certain language that can represent the same spirit, but that can be accepted by everyone.

Never be shamed of being Afrikan

When tough times come, it is particularly important to offset them with much gentle softness. Be a pillow.