True beauty radiates not from outer cosmetics, but from the simple joy of making a difference for those that need your voice, passion, and time without expecting or wanting anything in return.

True beauty radiates not from outer cosmetics, but from the simple joy of making a difference for those that need your voice, passion, and time without expecting or wanting anything in return...

I know my sister like I know my own mind, you will never find anyone as trusting or as kind.

The whole world's writing novels, but nobody's reading them. We need readers. More readers. Fewer writers.

Most of us have had that experience - at around puberty - of realising that, despite whatever efforts we put into our chosen sports, we will become at best competent.

I don't tell the truth any more to those who can't make use of it. I tell it mostly to myself, because it always changes me.

An idea, like a machine, must have power applied to it before it can accomplish anything.

Wearing the same shirts doesn't make a team.

If I'm to accomplish my goal of being the world champion I've got to be better; so every day I come in here with a goal, and that's to get better.

I live in the present moment and easily release all past pain.

I'd already made the decision before I'd even read it-just because it was John Sayles. Then when I read it, the themes were actually themes that have been a big part of my life.

Never take candy from strangers.