I've always had a huge appreciation of the military.

I think when you take a job, you assume you can win regardless of what they have or don't have.

So many times, I notice nobody will say a bad word about a team or situation because they're worried about their next job. I'm not worried about that.

I want people to know that you can have dyslexia and still reach your goals.

In this business, if you're a success, there's some folks who actually worship you. I have been to some places where it's impossible to walk across the stage without having the major portion of my outfit torn off for souvenirs.

It's hard for children's authors to be accepted when they try to write adult books. J.K. Rowling is the exception because people are so eager to read anything by her, but it took Judy Blume three or four tries before she had a success.

The first requisite for success is the ability to apply your physical and mental energies to one problem incessantly without growing weary.

My cousin, Rip Torn, persuaded me not to change my name. You shouldn't change what you are in the search for success.