"If you want to look at the state of humans, you should look at the state of animals first. People are choosing whether or not they can feed an animal and their family. And every shelter coast-to-coast is stuffed."

"I tried to bake a cake for my mother's birthday - it took me four hours. It was terrible, and I cried for three days."

"I don't categorize food as bad or a guilty pleasure."

"It only looks like I get to eat a lot of food on TV. I really just get the one bite and the crew and guests eat everything else."

"One of the greatest gifts my father gave me - unintentionally - was witnessing the courage with which he bore adversity. We had a bit of a rollercoaster life with some really challenging financial periods. He was always unshaken, completely tranquil, the same ebullient, laughing, jovial man."

"In the Peace Corps, the volunteer must be a fully developed, mature person. He must not join to run abroad or escape problems."

"While the lab plays an enormous role, research is also influenced by inner peace of mind and one's family environment, depending on what stage of one's life and career a scientist is at."

"Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them."