Hope is a gift we give ourselves, and it remains when all else is gone.

You only get to be a victim once. After that, you're a volunteer.

Your father leaving your family, that's your bedrock for all your future relationships and that's your security when you're a kid.

It will kill four times as many Americans as AIDS will over the next decade. I feel that what ever kind of disability God has given me, as an entertainer and as a public figure, it is so I can be a representative for others.

For many people, managing pain involves using prescription medicine in combination with complementary techniques like physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga and massage. I appreciate this because I truly believe medical care should address the person as a whole - their mind, body, and spirit.

It's so important for those living with chronic pain to establish good communication with both their healthcare professionals and caregivers. Clear communication about pain is vital to receiving proper diagnosis and effective treatment.

A dead end street is a good place to turn around.