I cannot stress enough that the answer to life's questions is often in people's faces. Try putting your iPhones down once in a while, and look in people's faces. People's faces will tell you amazing things. Like if they are angry, or nauseous or asleep.

Listen. Say yes. Live in the moment. Make sure you play with people who have your back. Make big choices early and often.

Opening your heart and being courageous and telling people that you care about them or like them or that you think they're special only makes you a better, bigger, kinder, softer, more loving person, and only attracts more love into your life.

You never know what's around the corner unless you peek. Hold someone's hand while you do it. You will feel less scared.

In the wake of newly-alleged prisoner abuse this week, Senator John McCain said that continued mistreatment of Iraqi prisoners is hurting the nation's image. Also hurting the nation's image: letting people drown when it rains.

You can't stand around and wait to be asked to dance.

I had no idea how to get guys to notice me. I still don't. Who cares?