A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.

You play the hand you're dealt. I think the game's worthwhile.

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 gradually stopped wondering, ‘What life do I have?' and began to consider, ‘What life can I build?

A hero is someone who, in spite of weakness, doubt or not always knowing the answers, goes ahead and overcomes anyway.

Don't give up. Don't lose hope. Don't sell out.

There is no such thing as can't.