I don't have to prove anything to anyone. As a result, I am ready to take up again the characters who are closer to what I really am.

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.

Either you decide to stay in the shallow end of the pool or you go out in the ocean.

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

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.

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

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.