It has become harder and harder to find books on a monthly basis that I feel absolutely compelled to share, ... I will continue featuring books on the 'Oprah Winfrey Show' when I feel they merit my heartfelt recommendation.

Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.

'The Color Purple' has long been a part of my life, from the first time I read it over 20 years ago until now, I've always wanted as many people as possible to experience this story, ... To present this Broadway production is a dream come true and a full circle moment for me.

It's been a secret dream of mine to be part of Broadway, ... I hope to be able to do for this production some of what I've been able to do for books - that is, to open the door to the possibilities for a world of people who have never been or even thought of going to a Broadway show.

Money is worth nothing if it can't buy you the opportunity to love more.

If you want to feel good, you have to go out and do some good.