But my mom was a pianist and she taught piano out of her house. I was just so excited being a little kid and having all these other kids come to my house twice a week. I thought it was a big party.

Over the years my mom has become a self-taught Biblical scholar.

My mom calls me an older soul because growing up she taught me stuff real early. Now I spend most of my time chasing wisdom chasing understanding.

My mom taught me not to talk about money.

AIDS can destroy a family if you let it but luckily for my sister and me Mom taught us to keep going. Don't give up be proud of who you are and never feel sorry for yourself.

Something my mom taught me when I was little is that everything happens for a reason.

And the greatest lesson that mom ever taught me though was this one. She told me there would be times in your life when you have to choose between being loved and being respected. Now she said to always pick being respected.

My mom Irmelin taught me the value of life. Her own life was saved by my grandmother during World War II.

The person who has inspired me my whole life is my Mom because she taught me commitment. She sacrificed.

My mom never taught me to be waiting for some prince on a white horse to swipe me off my feet.