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I built my entire life on the idea of independence.

Frankly, I love my independence too much to give it up.

I was a very independent teenager.

I always had a very strong sense of independence. I really liked being able to buy my Alanis Morissette 'Jagged Little Pill' album. I wore that as a badge of honor. I love not having to rely on anyone.

I've always had an enormous sense of independence. But I know that sometimes I can be too independent. It is important to be able to share your life - so that is a work in progress for me.

In so many ways, segregation shaped me, and education liberated me.

By the time I was a young man, I was pretty independent.

I just felt like I had to create a life for myself where I was more independent.

For me, education was power.