I'll take an earnest person over a hip person every day, because hip is short-term, earnest is long term.

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

Most people who have told a lie think they got away with it … when in fact, they didn’t

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

Find the best in everybody. Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you. It might even take years, but people will show you their good side. Just keep waiting.

It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit... and keep moving forward.

It's a thrill to fulfill your own childhood dreams, but as you get older, you may find that enabling the dreams of others is even more fun.