Stop asking for directions so much. Assuming that you're in a safe environment, pay attention and figure things out for yourself. Have the nerve to take a wrong turn now and then. You'll develop better working instincts and have more self-esteem too.

Be in the habit of experimenting with your clothing so that you don't get stuck for life with a self-image developed over the course of high school.

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

Know what happens when an individual declares bankruptcy and how it affects his or her life.

Make a habit of canceling every subscription to anything you don't have time to read

Know how to behave at a fine restaurant, which is a telltale measure of social maturity.

[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.