In a way, I have simplified my life by setting priorities.

I did as much research as I could and I took ownership of this illness, because if you don't take care of your body, where are you going to live?

Concealing an illness is like keeping a beach ball under water.

It's been an incredible odyssey to make the journey from a vibrantly healthy person to someone with a chronic illness.

Happiness is the best cosmetic.

I don't have feeling in my feet to my fingertips; I also have active lesions in my bone marrow and in my eyes.

My family has been amazing, and they understand how blessed I am. They've been able to keep my sense of humor.

A lot of people asked me if it was frustrating not having a clear specific diagnosis, but I didn't mind, I just chose the most optimistic diagnosis.

I am enormously honored to be one of the spokesmen of the New Age Womens Health Campaign, so you'll be seeing me in public service announcements and public appearances supporting the campaign.

Everyone who has sarcoidosis is affected differently.

I try to manage my time to conserve energy.

Your darkest experiences often lead you to your brightest fortunes.

The flea that doubts doesn't jump nearly as high

One of the things that makes Hamlet unique among Shakespeare's characters is his courage to face up to the darker elements of his personality.

My earliest memory is of feeling different. My parents told me that I wasn't like other children.

I'm just looking at whatever moment I'm at, trying to tell a story that at that time feels like it needs to be told, like I want to see it and how I'm feeling in my life.

I can't imagine a pain more all-encompassing than losing a child.

I'm always the one with the activist friends. I've been an activist very little.

Life would be so colourful if only I had a drink problem.

A man of purpose focuses on his destination, not his situation. Don't let your situation mislead you!

Do not be taken in or flattered by your own success or fame. Take not only as to whether or not the old creation, including everything which comes by birth, has gone through the cross.