I grew up in Hollywood, California. A lot of my parents' friends were in the motion picture industry, but I saw their doctor friends as more solid. I admired them; there was a peacefulness in them, a sense of purpose that I liked. So I became very interested in being a surgeon.

Smell the cheese often so you know when it is getting old.

Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.

A change imposed is a change opposed.

Noticing small changes early helps you adapt to the bigger change that are to come

When you stop being afraid you feel good

You have more fun and enjoy more financial success when you stop trying to get what you want and start helping other people get what they want.