I was taught in school that I have to look out for number one. That was against everything that I intuitively felt.

Facing my own death brought an instant sense of clarity and purpose.

I don't want to be your hero. I want to be your brother. You know, I want to be your family member. I want to be your equal.

You cannot die without ever having told your story; you cannot die without ever having expressed who you truly are.

We have a term for something in the body when it takes more than its share. We call it cancer.

I was standing alone in the entrance foyer. I was no happier. Hmmm interesting.

As a culture, I think we need to redefine what it means to be happy.