So let me tell you, as you prepare to go off into the world, remember six rules: Trust yourself, Break some rules, Don't be afraid to fail, Ignore the naysayers, Work like hell, and Give something back.

The Body Is Very Important, But The Mind Is MORE Important Than The Body

You cannot get tired if you're interested in what you do. That's the key thing.

California will not wait for our federal government to take strong action on global warming. We won't wait for the federal government. We will move forward because we know it's the right thing to do. We will lead on this issue and we will get other western states involved. I think there's not great leadership from the federal government when it comes to protecting the environment.

Marijuana... That's not a drug, that's a plant.

69 percent of the people want our politicians to work together. And I think this should be a message to Democrats and Republicans to work together. And this is why people are very upset about Washington today.

I never wanted to be a career politician. I always am interested just to take on challenges that everyone says are impossible to do and to take it on.