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I was raised in Holland, where race and homosexuality are not a subject matter but rather a part of life. ”

Getting chronic Lyme disease is probably the fastest way to figure out what and who is real in your life. ”

I have been driven by romance my whole life because I crave the intimacy that comes with that. ”

Some people come into our life as a blessing, while others come into our life as a lesson, so love them for who they are instead of judging them for who they are not. ”

I have never in my life let a man disrespect me, verbally or physically, and that will never change. I feel very strongly about this because it's something my mother instilled in me and that I have instilled in my daughters. ”

I believe the only thing constant in life is change. That's just the way it is, no? ”

In my culture, whispering in the company of others is considered rude. ”

People probably perceive me as a bit boring because I am a little slow in the humor department, but it's just hard for me to get jokes when they're told in English. I am always the last one to get it. ”

Unfortunately but absolutely fair to all, the one thing money can't buy is health - and happiness. ”

I understand now that my soul is my power, not perfection or my ego. I continue to teach this to my children, despite their glamorous careers. If we can maintain our core values, the exteriors take second place and become a gift, a source of gratitude. ”