"Inside, my soul became so cold I hated everything. I even despised the sun, for I knew I would never be able to play in its warm presence. I cringed with hate whenever I heard other children laughing, as they played outside. My stomach coiled whenever I smelled food that was about to be served to somebody else, knowing it wasn’t for me."

"I believe it is important for people to know that no matter what lies in their past, they can overcome the dark side and press on to a brighter world."

"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying."