It's not easy being grateful all the time. But it's when you feel least thankful that you are most in need of what gratitude can give you

You CAN have it all. You just can't have it all at once.

I believe that there are forces of light and darkness in the world, and I don't want to be a contributor to the force of darkness.

Have a similar outlook as a monarch. A ruler is not reluctant to come up short. Disappointment is an alternate steppingstone to significance.

Don't complain about what you don't have. Use what you've got. To be less than your best is a sin.

What I know for sure is this: The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal for this year is, you can get there - as long as you're willing to be honest with yourself about the preparation and work involved. There are no back doors, no free rides. There's just you, this moment, and a choice.

I'm starting to cry. I'm remembering those years I struggled with my weight, those times when I saw my reflection in a store window and didn't know who that fat person was, years when it was a big accomplishment for me to exercise at two dots on the StairMaster. And now I'm finishing a 26-mile race. Damn! This is better than winning an Emmy!