People say, 'Dream big!' - but you have to think about the logistics. It's not just coming up with a great idea; it's how you can sell or market or promote that great idea.

Dressing in an androgynous way, mixing up the masculine and feminine, blurring those boundaries - I'm cool with that. No one should ever be limited by stereotypes of gender, just as no one should ever be limited by stereotypes of race.

Innovation comes from, one, acknowledging yourself; two, studying and understanding the problem; and three, finding a solution.

My goal for the #1000BlackGirlBooks campaign is to create systemic change across all school systems. I want there to be diverse books that reflect the lives of every person, regardless of whether or not they are in the majority.

Life is all about sharing. If we are good at something, pass it on. That is the pleasure I get from teaching - whether it is television or books. We should all share.

You're either Mormon or Southern Baptist in my family. They're incredibly conservative and I love my family.

I had such a supportive family, and I think that affects your life in such a profound way; it fortifies you completely.

Twenty-first century buildings support a 21st century education - because it is difficult to learn or to teach if you are shivering.