I hadn't really thought about the kind of music I wanted to make. I was just making raps and stuff. I thought that was the coolest thing in the world.
I did not believe what I was told about being poor and black and female in Mississippi in 1954.
Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.
You define your own life. Don't let other people write your script.
Everybody has a story. And there's something to be learned from every experience.
The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.
Don't settle for a relationship that won't let you be yourself.
Suppose no one asked a question. What would the answer be?
It's impossible to feel sad or have any negative feeling when you're grateful. If you're in the midst of a difficult situation, look for something to be grateful for.
I have lost someone I loved as a brother, as a closest friend, and a remarkable human being. We have also lost one of the best damn actors we'll ever see.
Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing.