Experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.

Throughout my academic career, I'd given some pretty good talks. But being considered the best speaker in the computer science department is like being known as the tallest of the Seven Dwarfs.

Experience is often the most valuable thing you have to offer.

I have never thought of writing as hard work, but I have worked hard to find a voice.

Never lose the childlike wonder. Show gratitude... Don't complain; just work harder... Never give up.

Proper apologies have three parts: 1) What I did was wrong. 2) I feel badly that I hurt you. 3) How do I make this better?

My colleague told me: "It took a long time, but I finally figured it out. When it comes to men who are romantically interested in you, it's really simple. Just ignore everything they say and only pay attention to what they do.