Whenever it feels uncomfortable to tell the truth, that's often the most important time to tell it.

Women should never go without earrings. Passing on them is an opportunity missed.

My own style influences have to do with where I grew up, in the Bronx, and I still like to wear bangles and big hoops!

It's a shame to call somebody a 'diva' simply because they work harder than everybody else.

Beauty is only skin deep. I think what's really important is finding a balance of mind, body and spirit.

I could serve coffee using my rear as a ledge.

You have to remember the value of your individuality - that you have something special and different to offer that nobody else can.

Don't push your weaknesses, play with your strengths

I have the stardom glow.

I'm a hopeless romantic and passionate person when it comes to love.

I swear to God, I don't remember anything Gwyneth Paltrow was in. Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her and Brad Pitt and I ever heard about her work.

To Jesus, the Christian life wasn't about being perfect but about being perfected.

A small metal marble pinballs within my chest, banging and clanging against all the routes inside me.

Fun things are fun.

One thing I've noticed about politics is that these guys have pretty thick hides.

My soul has learned yet more fully than ever, this day, that there is no satisfaction to be found in earthly things-God alone can give rest to my spirit.

I was sick of wanting money. I was sick of being without a goal.

Sticks and stones may break our bones, but names will break our spirit.

I think Wes Montgomery is the greatest jazz guitarist that ever lived.

From the beginning, it has been a no-no for a black man to touch a white woman.

There is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend.