Quotes About Empowerment

There are a lot more women drummers now than there used to be, and I'd like to think that I'm part of the reason.

I am also a voice over artist, so I always like to dub myself.

When you're the only Asian in the room, the last thing you want to do is to point out you're Asian. And be the Asian dude.

A lot of people have tried to dull my light.

I am not a dumb animal to be browbeaten, cowed, lashed, coerced or goaded into anything I do not think is right.

If you're in a situation where someone's mistreating you, I think it's your duty to speak out.

Growing up, I was aware of being a dwarf but I felt I could do anything.

I'm not the type of person to dwell on what's not happening and what I can't control.

Middle America is dying for a voice.

I'd love to meet Thuli Madonsela, as she is such a powerful and dynamic woman.

I'm very proud of my dyslexia. I wouldn't have it any other way. It sits absolutely with what I do, how I think, and who I am.

If you're dyslexic I think it's very important to know that you can do anything you want and it's not simply because you're dyslexic that you should be shoved on the side.

I don't want anyone to feel they can't achieve their ambitions if they are dyslexic.

Live each day as if you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Each generation looks to its children to keep our society moving and to make life better.

There is no public out there who needs to change. It's each one of us.

But we must create in each person a sense of responsibility in order that each one of us can have the right to enjoy all his rights.

My wife and I didn't raise our kids to be anything except what each one ultimately wants to do.

Each year, I ask, 'Now that I have this knowledge, these resources, what can I do?'

Earlier I used to be a shy girl.

I say 'no' a lot. And if I knew how easy it was to say no, I would have started saying it earlier.

Earlier at 30, a girl's career was over. Now, all of our top actresses are above 30 and doing well.

Let me put it this way, the earliest memory I have of my dad, I think I got beat up by some kids and he looked at me and said, 'hey, you get in a fight, you win. I don't care if you have to pick up a rock or a stick, you win.' That's my earliest memory of my dad.

I had an allowance, but I had to do things around the house to earn it. I think I always wanted my own money.