The most dire of all of life's grueling deceptions wedge themselves in in our minds between truth and perceptions.

Assertiveness is most effective when least applied.

It is difficult to prove yourself reliable when people are required to wait for you.

Hypocrisy is the audacity to preach integrity from a den of corruption.

Dignity is the reward of holding oneself accountable to conscience.

Being assertive in the home does not produce any smiling faces, but it does bring out a few tongues.

In mere moments of togetherness, families forge their most indelibe memories.

Good men are bound by conscience and liberated by accountability.

Few moments in life are more gratifying than those when the arrogant are exposed as the ignorant.

Fairness is man's ability to rise above his prejudices.

A cheerful demeanor makes brighter the day; as the sun, chasing darkness and sorrow away.

Reality, in fact, is always something you couldn't have guessed. That's one of the reasons I believe Christianity. It's a religion you couldn't have guessed.

I love that you love me.

Fight Is Excuse Love Not Refuse

I like style. For Dior, I did more of a collaboration shoot, not just a single image - so there was more to it. It's a very prestigious brand. I like their style and feel like their style is mine.

There's a big difference between decorators and designers and the training is very different.

The music industry had virtually blacklisted me.

There are a lot of male directors who are directing female-driven pieces. I think that its good to get the girl's point of view and they should write stuff that they know.

People need to understand that hip-hop that has gun talk is just for entertainment; similar to if you were watching a movie.

Can you imagine a demon auction? Serial killer going once...twice...sold to the drama queen at the corner.

Although a lot can be learned from adversity, most of the same lessons can be learned through laughter and joy.