ON HIS PRESENT STATE OF MIND

"My consistent state of mind is one of gratitude, of having as much appreciation for all I do, am, and have -- while also being excited and eager for more."

ON HAPPINESS

"I think happiness is such a unique and personal pursuit for everyone, and it constantly shifts and changes. I've come to understand that, for me, it is so much easier to find happiness when I get clear on my values and what I want."

ON AN INFLUENTIAL MOVIE

"I remember going to see Braveheart at the theater, with my uncle -- and it just blew me away. I was totally absorbed. It forever changed me and is still my favorite movie to this day."

ON HEROES

"... anyone who has chosen to be happy and radiate that energy outwards - these people, to me, are the most admirable because I know how powerful and inspiring it is to be in the contagious presence of such energy."

Photographed February 2017