We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud.

We need to move beyond the idea that girls can be leaders and create the expectation that they should be leaders.

Great leaders never accept the world as it was and always work for the world as it should be

You might not be able to control your circumstances but you can control your response to your circumstances.

The first step for a leader is to be right with yourself. Integrity is the basis of leadership.

In America, with education and hard work, it really does not matter where you came from; it matters only where you are going.

Self esteem comes from achievements. Not from lax standards and false praise.

You will make a difference in the world, but not immediately. Your first obligation is to find something you like doing, because if you like doing it, you'll do it well.

When somebody underestimated me, it made me want to prove them wrong.

Education is of no value and talent is worthless - unless you have an unwavering aim. Never find yourself without a compass.

Differences can be a strength.

One of the scariest things in the world, is that other people can make life-changing decisions for you.

Any doctor will admit that any drug can have side effects, and that writing a prescription involves weighing the potential benefits against the risks.

You can't be both a painter and a musician and master anything. You can't. And live a life.

It's difficult to end with bangs if the judge takes away our ammunition.

Songs aren't owned by anyone.

I think you should make movies as long as the story dictates.

I try to practice with my life.

The first rule for success? Show up.

They paint me as a villain, I just autograph the artwork.

It is great to be a blonde. With low expectations it's very easy to surprise people.