My favorite quote? That's easy.

But first, thanks to all of you who have sent me notes and emails after reading my book, or at least part of the book. I appreciate you taking time out of your busy lives to send me feedback, good and bad, and words of encouragement.

Several of you commented on the generous use of quotations in my book, thirty-eight to be exact. To those of you who've asked me which quote is my favorite, that’s easy, the one below from Anais Nin. She was an accomplished diarist for more than 60 years. She who was born in France in 1903, started writing in her journal at age 11, and died in 1977 in Los Angeles.

And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight in the bud became more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
                                                                                                          —Anais Nin

It’s poignant and contains an important life message. In a world that insists on conformity we all need to stay true to ourselves even if it pisses people off or makes our lives harder because, frankly, we have no better choice.

Steve

P.S.
Another of her quotes is also on my favorites list: Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.