My priority is my son and my husband, and I have a lot of spinning plates, so I try to make sure they're not one of them.

Write yourself a permission slip to be surprised by someone's potential. Who knows? One day that person could be you.

Run towards that very thing that you fear, because there's amazing blessings on the other side.

I was homeless for a little bit. I was on people's couches, but it was an amazing journey. I got to make people laugh all the way.

I have so much hair; I have a separate wig closet in my house.

My husband, Sal, and I put date nights on the calendar once a week. I know that doesn't sound romantic, but otherwise it won't get done.

I've always been a strong believer that you were born with the hair you've got, but have the ability to get the hair you want.

I know that for me I have to get out of the way and let God take control.

For my first wedding, I cried all the way down the aisle. My fake eyelash came off. My nose was red. My eyes were swollen. I'm not one of those pretty criers.

If you don't go towards the thing you fear, you won't be able to say you lived.

I've always liked the fact that I could make people laugh at crazy stuff that has happened to me. If it makes you feel better at me falling down the stairs...then I'm going to do it.

I am thankful to the Lord for my redemption. I was once lost, now I am saved by grace.

People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.

Heartbreak is the best motivation.

Message to all rioters: put down your brick, put away the spray paint, and leave the cop cars alone; you're acting like soccer fans! It's embarrassing.

During the whole time I sat with him in Congress, I never heard him utter three sentences together.

Don’t discount that part of who he was just because you didn’t know it. None of us are all of who we are to any one person.

Real success is gaining the ability to face situations in life with maturity.

Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacle s, discouragement s, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.

Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded.