Look for the best in everybody

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

Just because you're in the driver's seat, doesn't mean you have to run people over.

Sometimes all you have to do is ask, and it can lead to all your dreams coming true.

I’d compare college tuition to paying for a personal trainer at an athletic club. We professors play the roles of trainers, giving people access to the equipment (books, labs, our expertise) and after that, it is our job to be demanding.

I always thought every day was a gift, but now I am looking for where to send the thank you note.

Remember how quickly our field [computer science] changes. That's why you want to focus on learning things that don't change: how to work well with other people, how to carefully assess a client's real - as opposed to perceived - needs, and things like that.