I think every parent, every generation has wanted their children to do better and have a higher standard of living. But I think there's too much guilt.

A lot of people do have tragic childhoods. But you know what? Get over it.

Most choices are driven by immediate results.

Food is a coping mechanism; people are afraid of giving it up because then they'll feel confused and lost.

There is power in forgiveness.

I tell you, if you're in the front row of the parade and you stop walking, pretty soon you're back in the tuba section. And if you want to lead the parade you've got to keep moving.

If you don't know what it is you want - and I mean specifically - then you won't even know when you have it.