Do ballet and play football. Sing and dance. Laugh and cry.

I just try to walk the walk. I try to live every day with the utmost honesty and integrity to myself and the people around me.

I wanted to tell stories about people who didn't have the chance to tell their own.

My grandmother taught me two very important lessons before she passed: hold the door for everyone and always say "thank you." That means to treat everyone the same, no matter if it is the President or a homeless mother begging for food. And never forget to thank those who have helped you, whether it is the person serving you food at a restaurant or your third-grade teacher who taught you the multiplication tables.

I believe that it is my job to fight for the rights of others to have the same rights that I take for granted. As a white, American male, I have had it quite good. I recognize that and fight every day for everyone to have the same opportunities that I have had.

I don't focus on the results. Put my head down, put my hoodie up, and do the work.

Go to countries where you don't speak the language. Eat food that looks like you may not like it. Read all of the holy books.