Laurie Halse Anderson Quotes

I know I want to help people and inspire people. That's my purpose in life.

If something in your writing gives support to people in their lives, that's more than just entertainment-which is what we writers all struggle to do, to touch people.

The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.

My grandfather raised me believing in the power of youth to change the world.

I was recently asked about the business side of 'Biggest Loser,' but as long as we entertain people, we can keep coming back and making a difference. It's a delicate balance, but one feeds off the other. I feel so good about the show - it's uplifting and inspiring and entertaining at the same time.

I also hope that I am occasionally involved in projects that touch other people in ways that make their lives a little better, more interesting for the moment that makes them think.

I would love to do really great work and for women who are marginalised to see me as an inspiration.

When I get a script that has the opportunity to create discussion and inspire young girls, I don't want to say no to that... I just want to contribute.

That's all I've ever wanted to do is to feel like what you're doing moves someone, and that ultimately, maybe they can make a different choice in their life that may be better, right?

Sometimes people hear that you help somebody or you said something that really resonated with them that they really needed to hear. Sometimes people get motivated to go and do stuff. That makes me feel really good because I feel like I'm affecting people in a good way.

As long as I feel like I'm helping kids get better, I don't see why I should stop.

It's always amazing when a fan will say you've helped them through some kind of adversity.

It's incredible to have people come up to you and tell you that you changed their life when their life was really, really dark. That you brought some light in. You also learn that it's OK to be a weirdo and not follow the rules.

Teaching university students affords me the opportunity to demonstrate to young adults that they don't have to be perfect to make contributions to their country.

That's what it's all about at the end of the day. What can you do? What difference can you make in the world?

If you ever get in a position to influence and inspire the youth of the country, you should do it.

There's just so much I want to do in life. Part of that is to use my story and use my experiences to give back to other people.

That always catches you by surprise, you know, the amount of inspiration, should you choose to, that you can give to people.

I think I just care about people, and I have a mission to support them to succeed.

I am building a foundation in Cameroon, and it's not just about the sport. The goal of the foundation is not to make a UFC fighter. It's to help kids believe in their dream, to have a dream, to have a purpose in life.

I want to inspire people to change the world. That's something that I feel that I'm meant to do here... really going to change the world. I asked God to make me immortal so I can do it.

If I can give that back to one little girl, much less thousands, and if they start on this journey because they saw me do this, then I did a good thing with my career and my life.

That would be great if I could be a role model or inspiration to those who have been in my shoes before.

Something I learned along the way is that you really have to have courage in life. You can do amazing things on any level. It doesn't have to change the world; it can just impact the people around you - that's just as amazing.

If my life and music brings a smile or makes a difference in any individual's life, then there is nothing beyond for me as a god's gift.