Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time.

I realize that most of us live on the skin - on the surface - without appreciating just how wonderful it is simply to be alive at all.

Some people dream of having a big swimming pool. With me, it’s closets

Anyone who does not believe in miracles is not a realist.

When you have nobody you can make a cup of tea for, when nobody needs you, that's when I think life is over.

The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters.

If you lead a simple life, and that story is written, then that story will not satisfy. It needs an angle. Suppose there is no angle?