I like keeping my mind as far away from money and the material aspects of my job as possible.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.

I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

Anyone that hates on you is always below you, because they're just jealous of what you have.

If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Always look forward and try to push pass the negativity. I think everyone's beautiful and they deserve to be happy no matter what.

The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk.

You can't blame me for who I am.

Remember that only God can judge us; forget the haters, because Somebody loves you.

It is important to ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and what purpose it serves in the big picture.

You don't have to be a genius or a visionary or even a college graduate to be successful. You just need a framework and a dream.

I won't cry for you, my mascara's too expensive

To be a writer, open your heart. Keep it open. You can't be a writer with a closed heart.

I always saw myself as really ugly. My father even told me I was ugly because I would shave my head and look like a boy.

I always use given and simple elements, I don't want to add or subtract anything.

Liberty has never lasted long in a democracy, nor has it ever ended in anything better than despotism.

He that finds out he's changed his lot for worse, Let him betimes the untoward choice reverse: For still, when all is said, the rule stands fast, That each man's shoe be made on his own last.

No matter what the award is, you put the right presenters on there, and that award becomes fun.

The U.S. has been a great friend all these years, but as soon as Africa found itself starting to move up, the U.S. is really disengaging.

We live in a world that needs entertainment. And that entertainment has to be provided by men who sweat and bleed.