6 Quotes & Sayings By Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs was born in Beltsville, Maryland. She graduated from the University of Maryland with dual degrees in Theatre and Education. She began her television career as an actress on "The Mod Squad" and "" before making her acting debut in the film "The Mack" (1975). One of the prima donnas of daytime television, she is most widely known for her role as Shirley on "All My Children." Her roles include: She is most recently known for her role as Aunt Viv on the sitcom "Everybody Hates Chris." As an author, Gibbs has written about relationships, politics, and children's issues Read more

Her book, "Raising Good Kids: How to Help Your Child Become Respectful, Responsible, and Well-Liked", is endorsed by Dr. Laura Schlessinger. Her other books include:

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In my life I've learned that true happiness comes from giving. Helping others along the way makes you evaluate who you are. I think that love is what we're all searching for. I haven't come across anyone who didn't become a better person through love. Marla Gibbs
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Science of mind teaches you how to realize how much control you have over your own life. It teaches you that we have the ability to change our lives at any point we choose. Marla Gibbs
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Everything must change and you do what you can with the changes that are made. You can't stop it. You can't fight it. Everybody tries to go back to yesterday, but you can't go back to yesterday. The only time there is, is now. Marla Gibbs
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I truly believe that everything that we do and everyone that we meet is put in our path for a purpose. There are no accidents; we're all teachers - if we're willing to pay attention to the lessons we learn, trust our positive instincts and not be afraid to take risks or wait for some miracle to come knocking at our door. Marla Gibbs
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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. Marla Gibbs