Years ago I wanted to buy an apartment in New York City. I was a single female - I had gone through my divorce - I had three children, I was in show business and black. It was, like, impossible.

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.

Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then.

I really, deeply believe that dreams do come true. Often, they might not come when you want them. They come in their own time.

Take a little time out of your busy day to give encouragement to someone who's lost their way.

Most people are so hard to please that if they met God, they'd probably say yes, she's great, but.

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.

It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.

My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunities.

I can be a better me than anyone can.

If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.

Stella turned to us. "One of us is going to have to swim it. Any volunteers?"Jamie shook his head. "Not it. Sharks, first of all, and second of all, sharks"- The Retribution of Mara Dyer

A degenerate nobleman or one that is proud of his birth is like a turnip. There is nothing good of him but that which is underground.

You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.

Remembering with thanks is what causes us to trust - to really believe.

Wherever people love each other and are true to each other and take risks for each other, God is with them and for them and they are doing God's will.

I'm in favor of immigration but we also need rules.

James Brown is the reason I play guitar.

You shouldn't make jokes if it makes you so unhappy.

I drifted into photography like one drifts into prostitution. First I did it to please myself, then I did it to please my friends, and eventually I did it for the money.

I used to go play football matches in the morning, and Id go straight from me football game to a dance competition.