Having a safe space to imagine and dream and (re)invent yourself is the first step to being happy and successful, whatever road you choose to pursue.

There are so many ways in which we learn about life and the self. Each day opens paths to this exploration. For many of us, books play a major role in that adventure

There is no time to fail.

I loved music. I played the piano. However I knew there was no way I could have successfully competed in that environment.

In my heart, I am American, and I believe I have a free will and can take charge of my own destiny.

You know what I realized? No one else lives in my memories but me.

Persistence is the soul of a champion.

Your life is yours to live as you choose.

Along the river's summer walk, The withered tufts of asters nod; And trembles on its arid stalk the hoar plum of the golden-rod.

Jesus gave the world its most influential movement.

The reality is that my stepfather was like a father to me and watching him die from a sudden heart attack was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through.

Bouldering is like masturbation: not as good as the real thing but you don't need to worry about your protection.

To all the seeds that follow me protect your essence, Born with less, but you still precious.

One thing is for sure, a World Cup without me is nothing to watch so it is not worthwhile to wait for the World Cup.