We live in a time when the words impossible and unsolvable are no longer part of the scientific community's vocabulary. Each day we move closer to trials that will not just minimize the symptoms of disease and injury but eliminate them.

In the face of adversity, hope often comes in the form of a friend who reaches out to us.

Living a life with meaning means spreading the word. Even if you can't move, you can have a powerful effect with what you say.

there is a relationship between the mind and the body that can both create a physical condition and enable us to recover from it

My father is an intellectual and physical man, which is a rather unusual combination. He's great. As he brought up me and my brothers and sisters, he ingrained in us that your appearance is not your responsibility, other than that you should not be a slob.

I have more awareness of other people and, I hope, more sensitivity to their needs. I also find that I'm more direct and outspoken.

By reaching out, more comes back than you can possibly imagine.