Every day I awaken I am grateful. My intent is to be totally present in that day. And laugh as much as possible.

If you're serious, you really understand that it's important that you laugh as much as possible and admit that you're the funniest person you ever met. You have to laugh. Admit that you're funny. Otherwise, you die in solemnity.

You can only become great at something you are willing to sacrifice for

I believe everything is energy. I believe that the meal you serve yourself, you prepare, is energy. And if you serve it to your family, it's your gift of energy to them.

Have enough courage to love.

I don't think modesty is a very good virtue, if it is a virtue at all. A modest person will drop the modesty in a minute. It's a learned affectation.

Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight.