Long shots do come in and hard work, dedication and perseverance will overcome almost any prejudice and open almost any door.

You spend so much time in your profession it ought to be something you love.

There is a wisdom in the body that is older and more reliable than clocks and calendars.

My mother was the influence in my life. She was strong; she had great faith in the ultimate triumph of justice and hard work. She believed passionately in education.

I believe the greater the handicap, the greater the triumph.

What a relief it was to discover that I wasnt realy an idiot! I simply had a learning disability.

Every day I run scared. That's the only way I can stay ahead.