I spent an awful lot of my life underestimating myself and, as a result, not exceeding my own expectations.

Nobody calls me silly. That is not a word that applies to me.

My parents were terrific - mother was a church organist and my father was probably the most respected person in our church outside of the minister and sometimes maybe that much. The neighbors all called him - a gentleman.

Many people come to reinvention when life changes around them, but people come in all different stripes. I'm oriented to change.

I spent an awful lot of my life underestimating myself and, as a result, not exceeding my own expectations.

The years after 50 can be a time of great productivity, meaningful work, pleasure, creativity, and innovation. It's a huge opportunity.

A diagnosis is burden enough without being burdened by secrecy and shame.