The problem with modern consumption and mass-produced products is they're designed to just literally be shoved into our mouths and rushed.

I'm one with New York, and New York is one with me. I grew up there; there's no escaping it. We're like Siamese twins, if you separate us, I'll die.

Ethical systems and practices need to look good. They have to be desirable, well-designed and work well.

Understanding that which is foreign to you is fundamental to cultivating a sense of connection and unity with one another. We are ultimately trying to accomplish the same thing, which is survival and the thriving of a better world.

What is important is family, friends, giving back to your community and finding meaning in life.

I really do believe that in order to overcome our environmental shortcomings, we have to act united as a people, and that means that every individual has to participate and do their part. Certainly, we need government and legislation, but the governments really listen to people, so we all have to bring to the table our own effort or our own passion in whatever way that manifests itself.

It's enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back.