I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

If I was able to tell my story with the passion I felt, my lecture might help others find a path to fulfilling their own dreams.

Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.

There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build.

Too many people go through life complaining about their problems. I've always believed that if you took one tenth the enrgy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you'd be surprised by how well things can work out.

Often think of the worst-case scenario, the "Eaten By Wolves" factor.

If you can find your footing between two cultures, sometimes you can have the best of both worlds.