I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.

We live in a world where sports have the potential to bridge the gap between racism sexism and discrimination. The 2012 Olympic Games was a great start but hopefully what these games taught us is that if women are given an opportunity on an equal playing field the possibilities for women are endless.

Academe n.: An ancient school where morality and philosophy were taught. Academy n.: A modern school where football is taught.

If you wish to appear agreeable in society you must consent to be taught many things which you know already.

And from a military school which taught me that to fit into society you can't just do anything you damn well please because it will suit you. And that it's much better to be with the winners than it is with the losers.

My father always taught me to appreciate what you're fortunate to have and give back to those who need it. No part of our society is more important than the children especially the ones who need our help.

Society has taught us to suppress certain things and not do certain things.

A society that does not correctly interpret and appreciate its past cannot understand its present fortunes and adversities and can be caught unawares in a fast changing world.

Racism is taught in our society it is not automatic. It is learned behavior toward persons with dissimilar physical characteristics.

In a closed society where everybody's guilty the only crime is getting caught. In a world of thieves the only final sin is stupidity.

When onstage I always try to take my audience through as many emotions as I possibly can. I want them to go from laughter to tears be shocked and surprised and walk out the door with a renewed sense of themselves - and maybe a smile.

Laughter is regional: a smile extends over the whole face.

He taught me never to smile which helps me when I visit disaster sites.

Joy's smile is much closer to tears than laughter.

Laughter is day and sobriety is night a smile is the twilight that hovers gently between both more bewitching than either.

One of the reasons I did this because I wasn't really looking for another science fiction film was that my daughter can see it. She's 9 and it's really a good film for all ages.

Science was something that really caught my attention. It was something I really could sink my teeth into.