God gives me hope that there is something greater than us, something better and bigger than the here and now, that can help us live.

I choose to live until death, not spend the time dying until death occurs.

Wars should be fought with words, not bombs, not weapons. And calm words. I think that wars should be fought over a chessboard and a cup of something to drink.

Every year, once a year, in Maryland, I go for a week and overnight camp with about 50 to 60 kids with muscular dystrophy, all ages, seven to 21. And it is really fun. I have some great friends there and wonderful counselors.

Sad things happen. They do. But we don't need to live sad forever.

I've gotten books published. I've met famous people that are very nice. I look back and I say, 'Wow. Thank you, God, for giving me this gift. And thank you for helping me to keep going.'

It's the song in your heart that wants you to help make yourself a better person, and to help other people do the same. Everybody has one.