Oprah is so bright, and her intelligence is so piercing that I don't think anyone who spends a few minutes with her isn't struck by that.

I arrived in California with no job, no car, and no money, but, like millions of other girls, a dream.

I became so consumed with trying to live up to what the public expected that I lost myself. I don't know of anyone else who can say this.

Being an agent gave me a great sense of satisfaction.

Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of a good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles.

The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.

I certainly wasn't happy. Happiness has to do with reason, and only reason earns it. What I was given was the thing you can't earn, and can't keep, and often don't even recognize at the time; I mean joy.

My family didn't have a lot of money, and I'm grateful for that. Money is the longest route to happiness.