The reason most of the children are having problems in any inner-city neighborhood is because they don't see enough positive role models in their own environment.
I find that, once you get into a position where you can afford a pair of shoes and a decent level of living, success in itself is empty.
My grandmother was probably the first person who I thought was beautiful. She was incredibly stylish, she had big hair, big cars. I was probably 3 years old, but she was like a cartoon character. She'd swoop into our lives with presents and boxes, and she always smelled great and looked great.