“Always remember to smile and look up at what you got in life.”

It’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.

All we demanded was our right to twinkle.

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot!

Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.

You might as well make yourself fly as to make yourself love.

Beneath the makeup and behind the smile I am just a girl who wishes for the world.

You might as well make yourself fly as to make yourself love.

You never know what life is like, until you have lived it.

It’s not true that I had nothing on. I had the radio on.

For those who are poor in happiness, each time is a first time; happiness never becomes a habit.

The trouble with censors is that they worry if a girl has cleavage. They ought to worry if she hasn’t any.

We are all born sexual creatures, thank God, but it’s a pity so many people despise and crush this natural gift.

Most people in the world are Christ lovers. And then there are Christ haters. But all of them are fixated on Christ, and he perpetuates for ever.

The one thing a person wants most in life is usually something basic that money can’t buy.

Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.

I was a shy ugly kid who led a big fantasy life. I thought I was an angel sent from heaven, to cure polio. When Dr. Salk did that I was really pissed off.

I’ve never compromised who I am not ever. If I’ve gotten anywhere in my life it’s been on my own merits.

I’ve worked on the urban agenda all my life. All. My. Life.

Framing the issue of work-life balance – as if the two were dramatically opposed – practically ensures work will lose out. Who would ever choose work over life?

The best way to judge a life is to ask yourself, “Did I make the best use of the time I had?

Being black or white isn’t an accomplishment. What you do with your life – or what you accomplish with your life – dictates what you should be proud of.

The fact that we define ourselves by our roles can be an admirable thing – it’s how we build a life and make a living. But it’s also precarious. Roles change. Sometimes overnight.

If you’re paid before you walk on the court, what’s the point in playing as if your life depended on it?