The past might hurt but don't run from it, repeat it, or punish others for it. Learn from it and be glad that you survived it.

When people say "If I only knew then what I know now" makes me wonder why they aren't using that wisdom now.

You must embrace change before change erases you.

Planning and perseverance will bring your mission to fruition.

Don't be handcuffed by bad habits when you hold the key to unlock the greatness inside of you.

Nothing is born into this world without labor.

Don't ask for directions if you're not going to start the car.

Your calling is calling you, are you answering?

If you think someone or something other than yourself is responsible for your happiness or success, I'd guess you're not that happy or successful.

If all the world's a stage, I suggest you start performing at your best.

Achieving success is a challenge but so is struggling so you may as well choose success.

Some teachers feel that if they ask for emotional help, they're a failure. But teaching is a team sport.

I do not believe that artists or actors and people should be out there like voicing their full-blown opinions on politics because, let's face it, at the end of the day, I'm not that smart of a guy.

Marriage: that I call the will of two to create the one who is more than those who created it.

I have never known anyone important enough to consume me in anger beyond a few hours. Better to depart their existence before they poison your own.

I've been doing stand-up 29 years; there is no other career when you're finding your stride 30 years into it.

It is not caving in to the bees to stop poking a stick into their hive.

I always look on the black side of life. That way, you won't be disappointed and I'm cheerful if it doesn't work out. I'm a cheerful pessimist.

Only in Russia poetry is respected - it gets people killed.

Your future depends on your Faith.

Full of hopes beyond their power though not beyond their ambition.