“Just take a risk. Go for it. I think if you crash and burn trying, it's still going to be better than if you never tried at all.”

“You need to decide whether you're willing to risk being hurt, plain and simple. You can go for it and have a wonderful relationship. Or you might go for it and crash and burn brilliantly. It's up to you if you want to take that risk, up to you if it's worth it or not.”

“Be determined and never give up. you are much, much better than you think you are. All you need is a burning desire. Follow your dream and you’ll go far.”

“I tried to allow my children to take risks, to test themselves. Better broken bones than broken spirit.”

“But maybe it's better to go after something, and not get it, than to not even try.”

“I think that life is a bit like a biscuit that you only get one bite at. The best thing is to just go for it. If you feel an inclination for something, just go for it. Life is too short to muck about doubting yourself. It's better to try and just shore yourself up with some sort of confidence. And get on with it!”