But such a person also has that annoying voice in the back of her head constantly reminding her that merely "coasting by" in life isn't an accomplishment.

So the secret to good self-esteem is to lower your expectations to the point where they're already met?

We have already shown that there is no such thing as free will. That's a will-o'-the-wisp. You never make choices without reasons, not as a responsible or a rational person

Got a light skinned friend, look like Michael Jackson, Got a dark skinned friend, look like Michael Jackson.

For me, 40 feels like a beginning. I'm in the middle of so much new - with this career, the kids, and I'm still sort of a newlywed. I'm excited to be at this stage in life.

Between repetition and forgetting, it is a marvel that a new thought ever struggles into existence.

Once you start to question your life you get to a higher level of awareness. It's like turning a light on-voila you see you have choices and choices are sacred.

They are fighting for the chair while I am fighting for your happiness.

The United States is absolutely the most dangerous country in the world.

Death inspires me like a dog inspires a rabbit.

As I was walking down the stairs, I kept thinking that the room felt like a movie theater with all your attention on this wall, so it seemed like a big challenge.