Once I learned to like me more than others did, then I didn't have to worry about being the funniest or the most popular or the prettiest. I was the best me and I only ever tried to be that.

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"I’ll stick to finding the funny in the ordinary because my life is pretty ordinary and so are the lives of my friends — and my friends are hilarious."

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Happiness

"There’s so much creativity in brokeness, brokeness will have you making it work."

- Issa Rae

Creativity

""There’s so much creativity in brokeness, brokeness will have you making it work.""

- Issa Rae

Creativity

"Just go for it. Whatever it is, don’t be afraid to start it. Nothing is ever perfect, but it can’t be improved until it exists."

- Issa Rae

Ambition

""I thrive on obstacles. If I'm told that it can't be done, then I push harder.""

- Issa Rae

Determination

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"Self-respect tends to inspire respect from others."

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"Don’t let someone else’s opinion of you become your reality."

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"You are your best thing."

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"Thinking you’re no-good and worthless is the worst thing you can do."

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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

- Eleanor Roosevelt

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