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My father made sure I was treated equally with my brothers.

I was very lucky. My parents raised me in such a way that it never occurred to me that I wasn't equal.

What distinguished my life from my brother's is that my mother didn't like me. When I became a woman, I seemed to repel her.

My mom broke the mold. She put my brother and I first, always, and worked her fingers to the bone trying to provide for us. She taught us right from wrong and gave us very strong morals and values and belief in family, things that have stayed with me.

My brothers and I were raised by our parents to respect everyone regardless of background or race.

My sisters and mom raised me to respect women and open doors for them.

My parents didn't treat me as if there was anything in the world I couldn't do, except be unkind.

My parents felt judged by me.

Growing up, my parents were my heroes, in the way they conducted their lives.