“Love what you do and your heart will lead the rest of the way.”

“Education is not filling up a box but seeing what you can create with one and don't you ever forget that!”

“Write as though your life depended on it.”

“Create something. Create something ugly. Create something beautiful.  I don't care what it is. Create it. ”

“You gotta show kids YOU'RE not scared (even if inside at times you are) and when you show you're not afraid of the "monsters" then they too will stand up even when the lights are off.”

“Change? Start by keeping a small promise.”

“Be simple. Be direct. Be clear. Don't worry about being correct. Worry about being real.”