It was while bent over, trying to breathe through the pain of bruised ribs, with the sensation of spit running down his cheek that Jason decided he was going to die.

The deal with multiculturalism is that the only culture you're allowed to disapprove of is your own.

Starting the day—Another chance to be new again. How many of us still wish for that? To be your own sunrise. To awaken like a prayer—both solemn and joyful at still being alive . . .

As a reformed procrastinator, I'm now getting things done in the first 10 seconds of the last minute.

I was the youngest and on my own a lot. I think this probably taught me independence and how to be okay with my own company. Also, it meant I read a lot.

I don't like my birthday. I don't like things that are directed towards me. It took me a long time to get over people asking me to write my name in the book.

We receive all we venture to give. And one of the things I've learned over the years is that giving is everything, and taking is nothing.

I'm the biggest geek of all. Adventure, fantasy, comic books - I can't get enough.

In a climate of uncertainty and fear, without strong and visionary leadership, people panic.

I formed a new group called Alcoholics-Unanimous. If you don't feel like a drink, you ring another member and he comes over to persuade you.

Lie rather still because this is the first time I've used this equipment.