Some Unsolicited Advice

I just received the book Never Mind Success...Go For Greatness! as told to Tavis Smiley. I know what you're thinking: corporate mumbo jumbo that ought to be dismissed. Trust me, the advice is worth following; most of it in this book comes from celebrities so you know it's good.

Here are a few of my favorites:

"If you're going to be a writer, make sure that on every page, every character wants something, even if it's only a drink of water.
--Michael Connelly, Writer

"Don't give people the benefit of the doubt. Start everyone at zero. Either they gain points with you or they lose points with you. Give people the benefit of the doubt and you usually get hurt."
--Ice Cube, Actor and Rapper

"Writers are like jazz musicians. If You're going to be a good writer, you have to write. Write every day, until someone is ready to pay you for it."
--Bakari Kitwana, Author

And finally, the best advice:

"Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!"
--John Cryer, Actor