“I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.”

“I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.”

“You did the best you could, the best you knew how at the time." It was something like that. From Oprah on an Oprah show. Then I believe my quote above was from Maya Angelou on the Oprah show, not Oprah herself. I had heard it before but it was on Oprah's show again 1-7-09 and she said Maya had said it.”

“Opportunity may knock only once but temptation leans on the door bell”

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.”

“Follow your feelings. If it feels right, move forward. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it.”

“You have to find what sparks a light in you so that you in your own way can illuminate the world.”

“Eating more consciously now feels like a way of being. I actually think about how my food got to my plate.”

“‎"The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams." -Oprah Winfrey-”

“You don't have to have to be rich like Oprah Winfrey or Rihanna to make a difference in somebody's life-To some people ten dollars feels like ten million dollars”

“I would like to thank the people who've brought me those dark moments, when I felt most wounded, betrayed. You have been my greatest teachers.”

“As you become more clear about who you really are, you'll be better able to decide what is best for you - the first time around.”