Beyoncé

I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table. Then I had to invite the best there was to have a seat.

To all those who feel different, if you're part of a group that's called 'other,' a group that does not get the chance to be center stage — build your own stage and make them see you.

There may be more failures than victories. I've been blessed to have 24 Grammys, but I've lost 46 times. That meant rejection 46 times. Please don't ever feel entitled to win — just keep working harder.

Don't just dream about what you're going to do. Don't criticize somebody else for what they're not doing. You be it. Be about it. Be about that action and go do it.