I have a message for the youth of America. The next time somebody promises you a lifetime contract, say, 'Thank you. But would you mind putting that in writing?'
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My message, especially to young people is to have courage to think differently, courage to invent, to travel the unexplored path, courage to discover the impossible and to conquer the problems and succeed. These are great qualities that they must work towards. This is my message to the young people.
It's very important with these young people who are graduating and getting married to write thank-you notes.
If you wouldn't write it and sign it, don't say it.
Out of profound gratitude for my adopted country, I can only say that I would like in this land to live and die, and while I live to help other people as much as possible, believing that only in service to other people can I possibly express my gratitude for all that America has done for me.
When I was in elementary school, I used to write letters to myself. I'd write letters and go 'Dear Kristen-at-16-years-old, happy birthday. I hope you're doing something.'
What any writer hopes for is that the reader will stick with you to the end of the contract and that there is a level of submission on the reader's part.
More young people are aware of the need for thank yous and aware of the tremendous impression they make.
I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in the moment.
I love donating my time and serving other people. Just seeing the faces of people in need light up when they see you... There is no way I can put it into words. You feel like you did something right.
Older teens tend to write to me and say, 'Thank you for not writing down to teenagers.'