Success in life comes to those who simply refuse to give up; individuals with vision so strong that obstacles, failure and loss only act as teachings

Building a practice of gratitude is the best way I know to create an optimistic approach to life. Start each day by lying in bed for five minutes and mentally acknowledging what you are grateful for.

The power of a dream is that it frees up your imagination to think about the best possible scenario for your life.

That Woman is in love with her own grief.

There will be days that you don’t want to dress up and if you have some decent looking athletic wear, you can give the illusion that you’ve just been working out, as opposed to giving up on life.

Your volume speaks volumes. Be aware of your dynamics, your tones as well as the loudness and softness of your voice on the phone and in person.

When I want a peerage I shall buy one like an honest man.

In my first week as a U.S. senator, I had the privilege of participating in the Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

How much service have I rendered to my people?

I think everyone has the potential to be creative but they have to find the avenue or avenues that work for them.

When we allow ourselves to become vulnerable, to take chances, and to risk our pride, that is when we find our own glory.

I think people will always love a heavy Sabbath riff because it's fundamental to rock.

I put so much pop culture in my movies because we speak about pop culture all the time. But, for some reason, movies exist in a world where there's no pop culture.