When I was young I grew up very poor so although I did not aspire for fame, money and power, I did strive for success in business. It was not until I had actually made my fortune and was able to move in VIP circles, I became attracted by celebrity and walking that red carpet myself.

Too much shopping may give us the lift we crave just like any other addiction but the feeling is temporary and not the reality.

Change the way you think about things and the things you get will change. Sometimes the most dangerous trips we take are the places we go for comfort in our minds.

Life to me is like a book and we all read it. Happiness is a true blessing and we all need it. Happiness comes from escaping your denial by learning to smile because we are all here for just a while. Life is never about fitting in, it’s about being yourself. The past can reflect who you are today but may not reflect who you are in the future because it’s not always about how long you try but about how hard you try.

If you spend your time...