Well, I am a Christian who believes that there are certainly many more paths to God other than Christianity.

I've seen that many times in rural African villages where people have nothing but a hut and a bowl. The joy in the children's eyes is something you wish you could package and bring back to America.

I am disappointed by this controversy surrounding A Million Little Pieces because I rely on the publishers to define the category that a book falls within and also the authenticity of the work.

You will find true success and happiness if you have only one goal, there really is only one, and that is this: to fulfill the highest most truthful expression of yourself as a human being. You want to max out your humanity by using your energy to lift yourself up, your family and the people around you. Theologian Howard Thurman said it best. He said, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

It is confidence in our bodies, minds and spirits that allows us to keep looking for new adventures.

My goal is always, how do you get better?

I couldn't kill myself. I would be afraid the minute I did it; something really good would happen and I'd miss it.