So many of our young women today, they're growing up without a father, but they're still thirsty for that and desiring positive male love.

Whatever your calling is as a service, follow it - that's beautiful.

For me, self-esteem-building and confidence-building is the foundation for anything that we do, whether you want to be a writer, a painter, or a entrepreneur.

I'm not telling anyone, 'Quit your job and be homeless to go for your dream.'

There was little in my early life to indicate that an interest in biology would become the passion of my academic career. In fact, there was little to suggest I would have an academic career.

I love basketball, and I didn't get a chance to finish my career the way I wanted.

I had a growing career as a model and an actress in London - I had starred opposite Michael Caine and Sidney Poitier in 'The Wilby Conspiracy' - but everyone told me to stay in Hollywood. This was the place, they said, and I could have a big career. What they failed to mention was that no one would quite know what to do with me.

There's an idealization of being an entrepreneur, but the most important thing is to have a really great idea.