"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another steppingstone to greatness."

"Follow your instincts. That's where true wisdom manifests itself."

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher."

"What material success does is provide you with the ability to concentrate on other things that really matter. And that is being able to make a difference, not only in your own life, but in other people's lives."

"During most of the Bush administration, human rights and democracy in Egypt were on the front burner."

"Elia Kazan understood my problems. He was able to bring out the very best in me. He gave me credit for my intelligence."

"Every one of our congressional offices, every day, is under attack."

"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light."