Know how to garnish food so that it is more appealing to the eye and even more flavorful than before.

Ultimately, our future is like a mirror. Whenever we face it, it always reflects what we left behind.

Be able to decline a date so gracefully that the person isn't embarrassed that he or she asked.

Be able to recognize many of the major constellations and know the stories behind them

You're who you think you are, even if you never admit it to yourself or to anyone else. You may be in the worst position to judge, but you're in the best position to know.

Be sure to expose yourself to criticism: A fine polish requires an abrasive.

[When asked if the voice is an instrument:] Yes, of course. Some are violins, some are fountain pens and some are stethoscopes. And others are just washboards.