One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world.

If you can dance and be free and be embarrassed, you can rule the world.

You can't be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.

My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't sweat and struggle for.

Just remember — if you are really and truly determined to work with animals, somehow, either now or later, you will find a way to do it. But you have to want it desperately, work hard, take advantage of an opportunity — and never give up.