I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself.

All pain is the same.

I was raised to believe that excellence is the best deterrent to racism or sexism. And that's how I operate my life.

Your life's work is to find your life's work-and then to exercise the discipline, tenacity, and hard work it takes to pursue it

Lessons often come dressed up as detours and roadblocks

‎Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.

Partake of some of life's sweet pleasures. And yes, get comfortable with yourself.