I consider myself a court jester - motivator.

When the king gets depressed, he doesn't call for his wife. He doesn't call for the cook. He calls for the court jester.

Number one, like yourself. Number two, you have to eat healthy. And number three, you've got to squeeze your buns. That's my formula.

No tricks, gimmicks, special pills, special potions, special equipment. All it takes is desire and will.

I spent my childhood eating. The only exercise I got was trying to twist off the cap of a jar of mayonnaise.

Count your blessings. You are one of a kind. There's no one in the world like you. You are amazing.

No one is perfect... absolutely no one. Like precious stones, we have a few flaws, but why focus on that? Focus on what you like about yourself, and that will bring you happiness and peace.

Energy is that amazing feeling that comes to life inside of you when you're happy and believe in yourself.

I've always practiced this: Love yourself. Move your body. Watch your portions.

There is no magic milkshake or workout machine. I think the real machine is your body. I do love treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, free weights.

Everyone in this world is somehow connected. So why not just be nice to everybody.

If we were never depressed we should not be alive

When we eat together, when we set out to do so deliberately, life is better, no matter what your circumstances.

Maybe he just looks good compared to the bores he's running against.

[9/11] was not meant to be argued with. It wasn't part of any negotiation. No message was intended with it. It spoke for itself, which is unusual.

No, I have never wanted to be a man. I have often wanted to be more effective as a woman, but I have never felt that trousers would do the trick!

Because one cause is bad does not make the opposing cause good.

With them I gladly shared my all and learned the great truth that where God guides, He provides.

We Negro writers, just by being black, have been on the blacklist all our lives. Censorship for us begins at the color line.

Women like a man with a past, but they prefer a man with a present

Refuse to give up, your mistakes don't define you. They don't dictate where you're headed, they remind you.