The inspiration behind "Be who you are" came from my own personal struggles with acceptance throughout my life. Rather it was the color of my skin, not dressing trendy enough, or not being able to talk with enough slang or swag. When it came to religious beliefs or even my choice of friends, I struggled with trying to measure up all the time. The many failed attempts made me decide to run away from it all. As a teenage run away, while on the streets I met kids from different walks of life, black, white, Spanish, Native American Indian and mixed. Some came from rich homes, some were preachers kids, some were born to drug addicted parents and became involved with prostitution to make money to survive. I soon learned at a young age, that we all experience pain, and desire to be loved, appreciated and accepted. The truth of the matter is that we will ALWAYS fail at trying to please others or trying to be anyone other than ourselves. So, My ULTIMATE message is to "LOVE IN SPITE OF" our differences. Embrace yourself and just "Be Who You Are". Love