Creating The Minerva Awards. I Really Have

I've Learned That Asking Ourselves Not Just What We Want To Be, But Who We Want To Be Is Important At Every Stage Of Our Lives, Not Just When We're Starting Out In The World. That's Because In A Way, We're Starting Out Fresh In The World Every Single Day.

Never Think That Someone Else Knows What's Best For You. Trust Your Way And Don't Ask For So Much Advice. Learn How To Be Quiet And Still Enough To Hear Your Own Voice. It's Up To You: Your Voice Will Either Be Silenced Or Will Get To Roar.

Art Is Fundamental, Unique To Each Of Us...even In Difficult Economic Times - Especially In Difficult Economic Times, The Arts Are Essential.

I Think Everybody Has Tragedy In Their Life. Everybody Has Hurdles In Their Life. Everybody Has Tough Things To Overcome. My Kids Say To Me, 'this Isn't Fair.' I Said, 'life Isn't Fair.' Everybody Has Their Issues. It's How You Handle Your Issues That Distinguishes You.

Someone Once Told Me Not To Be Afraid Of Being Afraid, Because, As She Said, 'anxiety Is A Glimpse Of Your Own Daring.' Isn't That Great? It Means That Part Of Your Agitation Is Just Excitement About What You're Getting Ready To Accomplish. Don't Sell Yourself Short By Being So Afraid Of Failure That You Don't Dare To Make Any Mistakes. Make Your Mistakes And Learn From Them. And Remember: No Matter How Many Mistakes You Make, Your Mother Always Loves You!