Contribution Quote by Oleta Adams

To work with Miss Oprah has been amazing. To have her in my corner and inspire me and uplift me has been amazing.

— Storm Reid

Oprah has been a true inspiration to me, so I'm truly grateful both to her for taking the time to speak with me, and…

— Amy Purdy

Oprah Winfrey gives you the stage? Shut your mouth. I said, 'I'm sorry for taking over your show.' She said, 'No, that's why we…

— Iyanla Vanzant

I always felt like, 'I hope Oprah teaches a class to everybody when they get super famous about how to use, responsibly, that blessing.'

— Renee Elise Goldsberry

I've known Oprah since 1998 or 1999. It is incredible how amazing she is. When you are around her, you see how considerate, giving…

— Anastasia Soare

Oprah was famous for going to a garden party and ad-libbing. She could literally interview people for a half hour about nothing, and it…

— John Tesh

I was just so honored to play the role of Cinderella and to just be the first African-American princess, that's just historic for me,…

— Brandy Norwood

Oprah's such a wonderful spirit; she's been given a lot of gifts in her life, and she gives them back.

— Brandon Victor Dixon

Oprah is very, very, very special to me. She's an amazing woman.

— Tyler Perry

I've learned a tremendous amount from Oprah.

— Phil McGraw

One of the biggest lessons I've learned during my time on 'Oprah' is that everyone wants to be heard. We all want to have…

— Nate Berkus

I was incredibly inspired by Oprah Winfrey as a young woman.

— Naomi Alderman