It has been proven time and time again in countless studies that students who actively participate in arts education are twice as likely to read for pleasure, have strengthened problem-solving and critical thinking skills, are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, four times more likely to participate in a math and science fair.

Editing while you're writing is like strangling the baby in the crib.

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

I got in the school band and the school choir. It all hit me like a ton of bricks, everything just came out. I played percussion for a while, and stayed after school forever just tinkering around with different things, the clarinets and the violins.

It was messed up, because in 1947 my family moved to Seattle and I had to get up at 5:00 o'clock in the morning to catch the ferry back to Bremerton every morning because I was Boys Club president.

I was married for 36 years but now I'm free.