"I see these conferences as a good way to have a break from the day-to-day, learn about some new tech, polish up on some old skills and hopefully have some fun also. They're also good as they show my company is prepared to invest in my skillset."

“Art in its widest sense is the extension of the personality: a host of artificial limbs.”

“When you have a bad suspicion about a Muslim in your heart, you should increase your consideration toward him and make dua for him. This way you will infuriate Satan and will be able to drive him away. Because of this, Satan will be reluctant to put evil thoughts into your heart, afraid that you would increase your consideration towards your brother and will make dua for him again.”

“Deal honestly and objectively with yourself; intellectual honesty and personal courage are the hallmarks of great character.”

“I was thinking that when I have children, that I should always dress as a character for them, so they think their mom is Alice in Wonderland or Cinderella. It would be totally messed up!”

“It is only through Art and through Art only that we can realize our perfection; Through Art and art only that we can shield ourselves from the sordid perils of actual existence.”

“A primary purpose for setting goals is to get you moving in the right direction. When you set goals, you have to keep them always in mind.”

Source : Stedman Graham (1998). “You Can Make It Happen Every Day”, p.37, Simon and Schuster

“I am drawn to Christ but I have real problems with the Catholic Church.”

“I don't know what the NFL's going to look like in 15 years. Who knows. It's a great game; it's done a lot for me in my life.”