I came from nothing out in the woods near Tallahassee, Florida. My mom was a single mom raising five of us. It wasn't easy but she found a way to raise us to adulthood. We made it somehow.

I don't predict knockouts. The outcome and the performance I am looking for is a victory, nothing less than a victory.

The word 'snooze fest' comes to mind when talking about Hopkins' fighting style, that's what a lot of people say. He's a boring fighter.

I respect every fighter that gets inside of the ring, especially with me.

The first day of training in Big Bear, it felt like somebody put a plastic bag over my head. After eight weeks up there, I feel very strong.

Go out and lead the world

True love will triumph in the end—which may or may not be a lie, but if it is a lie, it's the most beautiful lie we have.

The President of the United States has a much wider power than the German Kaiser had, for he depended on parliament.

Recently a guy was having trouble with his computer. So he unplugs it, takes it out in the alley, pulls out a gun, and shoots it eight times. Coincidentally, that's how Hillary got rid of her emails.

Children may not notice the positive moments in life unless we point them out to them.

It is with color that you render light, though you must also feel this light, have it within yourself.

African American writers and artists, by the very nature of what they do, will actually enhance or bring together people in a way that might be very, very healthy.

Research clearly shows us that the earlier women think about maintaining their bone mass and take the steps to do so, the better their health will be in the long run.

The goal is to be on the hook, not to let someone else do the scary parts.

You must have the devil in you to succeed in the arts.