I have always believed that life is too short for rows and disagreements. Even if I think I'm right, I would prefer to apologize and remain friends rather than win and be an enemy.

I have been lucky enough to travel a lot, meet great people in many lands. I have liked almost everyone I met along the way.

The most important thing to realize is that everyone is capable of telling a story.

I'm a great will maker. I've made my will every year since I was 21.

I thought it must be desperate to be old. To wake up in the morning and remember that you were ancient - and so behave that way. I thought old people were full of aches and pains and horrible illnesses.

I don't have ugly ducklings turning into swans in my stories. I have ugly ducklings turning into confident ducks.

Never mind money; the gifts of time and skill call into being the richest marketplace in the world.