My upbringing gave me a strong will, a mental aggressiveness in what I wanted to achieve.

Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?'. The answer is usually: 'Yes'.

I thought the race could be won in the last kilometers in the park. Every hill I ran in training I ran to gain an extra step in the park.

Words, words filled the night like the fragrance of invisible flowers.

Healthy curiosity is a great key in innovation.

Hatred is unattractive, but it's also irresistible. If men were honest with themselves, they'd admit it's a stronger passion than lust.

Many people become discouraged by their obstacles because they focus deeply on what they bring instead of the rewards that come with defeating them.

I wanted to be that quirky girl who writes funny songs that still have meaning.

It's only a little difficult to say no. You've got to believe that the work you're doing is ultimately more useful to the world.

Ideas are easy. Execution is everything. It takes a team to win.

Thus the radii of all education run together into one center which is called personality.

I don't believe in curfews, because you can't treat men like they were boys without forfeiting a certain level of trust.

I wouldn't ever presume to say that I am a comic book fan.