Anything is possible, and that’s something we should not lose sight of. The inspiration and the permission to dream is huge.

I know you're smart. But everyone here is smart. Smart isn't enough. The kind of people I want on my research team are those who will help everyone feel happy to be here.

Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.

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

Apologies are not pass/fail.

The size of your audience doesn't matter. What's important is that your audience is listening.

Believe nothing a man tells you and everything he shows you