"When I was 12, I decided I was going to live forever. So far, so good."

"I'm not a guru. I'm just a guy who loves to write. And I hope my writing makes a difference."

"I think we're all going to die. So we might as well enjoy ourselves while we're here."

"I don't believe in regret. I believe in moving forward. I believe in learning from your mistakes and trying to do better next time."

"I'm not a political person. I'm a human being. I care about people. I care about the earth. I care about the future."