I don't have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect, and beautiful journey of my life.

"Language is the bridge between the visible and the invisible."

I've been waiting more than 30 years to say this: "Dad, I always told you I'd come back and get my degree." I want to thank Harvard for this timely honor. I'll be changing my job next year…and it will be nice to finally have a college degree on my resume.

Science is not just about finding answers, but also about asking the right questions.