“A diamond doesn't start out polished and shining. It once was nothing special, but with enough pressure and time, becomes spectacular. I'm that diamond.”

“Sometimes it takes more than shouting it to show your pride. It takes more than a sign, a fabulous outfit, or a month of parades. Pride has to resonate from within; shine out to everyone around you. It has mean something to you and only you first before you announce it to the world.”

“Helen makes a mental note to pick up a self help book the next time she was out. This was getting ridiculous.”

“It doesn't matter where your journey begins, so long as you begin it...”

“The World will always need "magic". Without it, Life is nothing but cheap tricks.”

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.' But eating too many, is quite enough-plenty. And you'll have to go see the good doc anyway.”

“I'm a little worried... Brave New World seems a bit more real everyday. . .”