“If you allow yourself you can become stronger in the very places that you've been broken.”

“You can do one of two things; just shut up, which is something I don't find easy, or learn an awful lot very fast, which is what I tried to do.”

“you can be different if u be u”

“When you can't remember why you're hurt, that's when you're healed.”

“I am still baffled by those who feel that criticizing America is unpatriotic, a view increasingly being adopted in the United States since 9/11 as an excuse to render suspect what has always been an American right. An active, brave, outspoken (and heard) citizenry is essential to a healthy democracy.”

“A good many dramatic situations begin with screaming.”

“The bravest soldiers aren't unafraid, but they're the ones who are able to harness their fear on behalf of courage.”