I always wanted to be a shortstop so I could play more often!

It's not the disability that defines you; it's how you deal with the challenges the disability presents you with.

Never allow the circumstances of your life to become an excuse. People will allow you to do it. But I believe we have a personal obligation to make the most of the abilities we have.

Find something you love, and go after it, with all of your heart.

People will tell you that I overcame obstacles? Maybe. But the truth is I was incredibly blessed in my life. More was given than was ever taken away.

The bible tells us to be grateful in every situation. I am grateful for mine.

I believe that challenges can push us beyond what we might otherwise be able to accomplish.

I hope what people learned from watching me is that just because you do things a little differently doesn't mean you can't do them just as well.

In the 8th inning you can't hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust.

I knew how far a little boy or girl could run with 50 words of reassurance.

If you keep harping on a disability, then you'll start believing there is one. So I don't.

Employment sells out the essence of life

You're either reading a book or you're not.

It's easy to offer advice on trials that have caused you to stumble. It's harder to talk about those that have knocked you flat.

Like all other law-abiding Americans, I fully support legal immigration.

Maturity: the confidence to have no opinions on many things.

I'm terrible at making titles. I never like the titles of my films.

Success is a process of continually seeking answers to new questions.

I hate to play the I-live-in-the-country card, but it really takes all of the 'pack the kids into the car and run from here to there' out of the equation.

It's time we stopped worrying about losing our looks and started celebrating the gifts of age: I feel yummier than ever.

My summer tip is to taste the freedom given by the long days - and by the holidays!