No matter how old we get, life's always got a lesson for you. Most likely one you've learned ten times before.

I wanted to pay homage to working women because they are the bridge that got us over.' My work is about the people who are assumed not to have a worldview.

"Criminal justice" was a term she found more apt than it was meant to be.

[On speaking of family secrets:] I don't know how you heal a wound and not let it get some air.

For just once in my life, I'd like to get through a whole week without having to deal with some fool, white or black, who's got an attitude about the way I look.

It is much easier to put existing resources to better use, than to develop resources where they do not exist.

There are some things in this world that can be done over, and some that can't. And time passing is one thing that can't be undone. Come this far, and you can't go back.

I've never won an award for anything, and I think it's weird. I mean, that's really cool but it's strange to think you could get an award for acting. I always thought that was strange.

Homer was wrong in saying, "Would that strife might pass away from among gods and men!" He did not see that he was praying for the destruction of the universe.

It's the guided thought that conquers; not the guided missile.

When you battle with your conscience and lose, you win.

I've seen Trump off the campaign trail, and I truly do believe that he has the leadership qualities and the vision to make America great again.

Some people don't like competition, but competition is fine. It generates new ideas, keeps you alert.

We are not born focusing. It's an acquired skill that requires initial effort and constant upgrading.

No race of barbarians ever existed yet offered up children for money