I was born in Eastern Europe, in Latvia, and I'm fluent in Russian.

In my life and in my career, I really love to play different roles. I never want to play the same role twice.

In places like South Afghanistan, where cultural norms prevent men from entering homes, female vaccinators often make the difference between a closed or opened door.

I understand the power of the internet, but I can't say that I'm there. I'm old-fashioned and living in a different century. I don't know. I just don't really understand the craze of it.

Life is a glorious opportunity if it is used to condition us for eternity.

A healthy PFC means a healthy cognitive grip over the world with very little elements of prejudice.

So you're an angel, fine, that's terrific. Now give me back my shadows. (Uncle Chaim and Aunt Rifke and the Angel)

Love means to commit yourself without guarantee.

For survivors, the word closure often connotes that the bereaved are underachievers who flunked a grief course.

I learned the significance of my own insignificant life.

True strength lies in action. Let the weak react to me.

I'd love to be the first one to say this, but it automatically turns into - we all have those responsibilities that we ignore because we don't feel like they're ours.

Premature optimization is the root of all evil in programming.