Books showed me there were possibilities in life, that there were actually people like me living in a world I could not only aspire to but attain. Reading gave me hope. For me, it was the open door.

Surround yourself only with those who lift you higher.

Be more splendid, more extraordinary. Use every moment to fill yourself up.

When you wake up in the morning looking for the light, the light will come.

I believe that every single event in life happens in an opportunity to choose love over fear.

I'm always interested in people being able to share stories that allow us to see the landscape of human foibles, challenges, and ultimately triumph.

When ordinary people decide to do extraordinary things they transform their lives and the lives of others around them.