We want to hear the story first and let the meaning unfold, rather than to be present with expectations of a certain significance into which all behavior is then fitted.

There is a gift in experiencing so much tragedy of life from a young age, you gain the wisdom earlier to make better choices for later.

My pulse pounded in my ears, heat smoldering deep in my belly. I’d never been so tempted. “This is a dangerous game.

It's better to be healthy alone than sick with someone else.

Celebrate those who have the courage to be second.

I have long been a fan and enthusiast where art is concerned.

I would recommend anybody who gets a chance to see short track skating, make it a point to go out there when Apolo is skating because you won't see anybody better.

I have Russian, German, Spanish, Italian, French and Ethiopian blood in my veins.

In peace and silence, the skin of the 'I' dissolves and the inner and the outer become one.

Usually, the biggest hang-up is the script. You could have a script done in six months that you love, or it could be like The Fantastic Four it's been almost 10 years.