There's nothing that you like in this world that wasn't influenced by a bunch of key things; nothing came completely clean out of a vacuum.

The greatest story commandment is: Make me care.

Use what you know. Draw from it. It doesnt always mean plot or fact. It means capturing a truth from your experiencing it, expressing values you personally feel deep down in your core.

The best stories infuse wonder.

Don't give [the audience] four; give them two plus two.

I never think about the audience. If someone gives me a marketing report, I throw it away.

Loneliness is, I think, people's biggest fear, whether they are conscious of it or not.

Frankly, there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.

That's what great art does - it inspires other artists to do great art, and that's what it should do.

Drama is anticipation mingled with uncertainty.

Change is fundamental in story. If things go static, stories die.

Is there a difference between happiness and inner peace? Yes. Happiness depends on conditions being perceived as positive

With a clear idea of what you want in life, you need to actively pursue your dream. Half-hearted attempts will not work.

You have to suffer in order to be beautiful.

We all fight monsters, she knew. There was no shame in losing.

A good mother is irreplaceable.

While traditional BI is interested in the 'what and the where,' data scientists are interested in the 'how and why'.

All you need are the words I give you here and your own honest efforts.

Life is ever giving of Itself. We must receive, utilize and extend the gift. Success and prosperity are spiritual attributes belonging to all people.

The sickness of the heart is most easily got rid of by complaining and soothing confidence.

We all know we should eat right and we should exercise, but reading is treated as if it's this wonderful adjunct.