It's only in hindsight that you realize what indeed your childhood was really like.

To have your childhood dream realized is a really big deal.

To me, the American Dream is being able to follow your own personal calling. To be able to do what you want to do is incredible freedom.

When I was building the Vietnam Memorial, I never once asked the veterans what it was like in the war, because from my point of view, you don't pry into other people's business.

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.

Nothing is ever guaranteed, and all that came before doesn't predicate what you might do next.