Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness.

Of all the tyrants the world affords, our own affections are the fiercest lords.

Pain has its own noble joy, when it starts a strong consciousness of life, from a stagnant one.

The worst education which teaches self-denial, is better than the best which teaches everything else, and not that.

I've always been a huge Tupac fan, and I often listen to him for inspiration or when I'm stuck.

I'm motivated to keep going to keep making a difference in people's lives.

Other people's success spurs me on to do well and gives me motivation.

My longest collaborative working relationship is with Katie Grand, the editor-in-chief of 'Love' magazine. Katie's an inspiration and a sounding block. She's got such great taste.