“Everybody has to start somewhere. You have your whole future ahead of you. Perfection doesn't happen right away.”

“Darling, don't be silly, your whole future is ahead of you. All you have to do is go out there and ask for a part- something small and reasonable just to start with. From there, no one can stop you. Don't feel bad about anything you've done, and for God's sake, have fun.”

“The present is what is happening when you strip away all the resentments of your past and all the worries you have about your future.”

“The future doesn't exist. It hasn't happened yet. The past doesn't exist. It has already happened.”

“God's plan for your life is happening right now. It doesn't begin when you get married or when you get your dream job or when everything feels perfect. You are IN the plan. - TLC's friend Kris (p.159)”

“Your best days are ahead of you. The movie starts when the guy gets sober and puts his life back together; it doesn't end there.”