We don't beat the Reaper by living longer. We beat the Reaper by living well.

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.

If you’re going to have childhood dreams you should have great parents who let you pursue them and express your creativity

One thing that makes it possible to be an optimist is if you have a contingency plan for when all hell breaks loose.

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?

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

Remember brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don't really want to achieve their childhood dreams.