"I don't care what success looks like; it could be doing a play in a barn somewhere. Success is just being happy."
"It's okay to take risks. The great ideas you hear about, they were all thought by someone, written down, and then edited."
"My advice is to follow your bliss and go for it and find your bliss."
"Never compromise, even if it hurts, because it will hurt more in the end."
"Success is not defined by what you have, but by who you are and the impact you have on others."
"When you're done pursuing certain hobbies, you should take risks with your work. Don't play it safe."
"I waited a long time out in the world before I gave myself permission to fail. Please don't even bother asking, don't bother telling the world you are ready. Show it. Do it."