"I believe that gratitude is the most important thing a person can have. And I believe that gratitude can bring you joy."

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass."

"I've learned that the only way to do great work is to love what you do."

"I'm not a politician, but I believe that all people are created equal, and that all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect."

"I'm not a victim. I'm a survivor. And I'm not going to be a victim of America, or of racism, or of sexism, or of ageism, or of any other -ism."