So for years I kept mum about my passion for needle arts.

I was brought up Methodist, christened as a little baby and went to church every Sunday.

Your dreams can be realities. They are the stuff that leads us through life toward great happiness.

There are days-depression is a part of it-when if all you do is get dressed, take a shower and put on your makeup, then it is a good day. Your goals have to be much lower. But if you take one tiny little step, then you can take another and another.

There is no dramatic difference in happiness on the part of people who are wealthy.

What I've learned is there's a scientifically proven phenomenon that's attached to gratitude, and that if you consciously take note of what is good in your life, quantifiable benefits happen.

If you want to be liked, get a dog. The people you work with are not your friends.