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" My parents and my brother instilled in me my sense of humor. That's kind of the way we communicate with each other, and it's always been a way for me to get to know people. "

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" I've always wanted to do a travel show for people who never thought they could. "

" Over the years, I've learned that a sense of humor is the only skill that allows you to turn sucking at life into a career. "

" Religion is such an important part of so many people's lives, and I don't understand it at all. "

" I was basically the person at Disney World that was in charge of clearing the park when it was closed... I was the guy... telling them to 'get the hell out and have a magical day.' "

" I'm down for adventure and up for anything. "

" Over the years, I learned that in my career, unlike in life, sometimes my wheelchair is its own automatic door opener. I was able to win the OWN competition by applying one simple principle: be funny, and admit you suck before anyone else can call you out on it. In other words, make the narrative of your failure a comedy. "

" Even when something sad or tragic happens, I find a way to look at it in a positive light. People who don't have a sense of humor must be so sad all the time. "

" This country is pretty amazing. "

" I've been a comedian, hosted travel shows, explored world religions, started improv troupes, given keynote speeches at conferences around the country, and had a milk shake named after me called the Handicappuccino. "

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" I use an electric wheelchair because I have no sense of balance, and muscle spasticity has arched my spine like a cat's, while my legs are really just for show. "

" My parents instilled in me a sense of self that I was more than just a diagnosis or a condition. "

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" My grandma was a church organist for 40 years, and she got me into jazz music and great songwriters, Harold Arlen, George Gershwin, all those folks. I can't do it, but I have a profound respect for it. "

" My grandmother was a church organist, but we only went on Easter and Christmas Eve sometimes. "

" My childhood was great because my family has an amazing sense of humor, and it was just all making videos and jokes and doing skits and things. "

" When I was five years old, I auditioned for the role of 'Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol.' "

" My best advice to anybody who has a child with a disability is to really find the tools for that person to thrive and find what their true passions are, because the rest will follow. "

" New Yorkers - the people are so honest. If you're sucking on stage, they'll let you know. "

" When I got my Oprah money, the first thing I bought was a really nice electronic bidet toilet seat. "

" It's amazing how many companies aren't really in tune to the needs of different travelers. There's just so many embarrassing situations that you go through when you travel. You have to have a sense of humor about it and take it in stride. My whole approach is to embrace spontaneity. "

" I want to make sure that people know that I can only be myself - I can't be a spokesperson for people with disabilities, because everybody has a completely different experience. I'm glad that I'm able to inspire parents to see one way to deal with it, but at the same time, I tell a lot of dirty jokes. "

" When people think of me, I want them to think of a travel show host who's really funny and good at his job, and I think eventually the CP won't even play into it, or at least that's the goal. "

" Humour allows people to exhale a little. "

" I have one of the worst voices in the history of recorded time. "

" It's ridiculous that we are in a place where we feel like we can classify and dismiss certain groups of people just because of the way they look, or we have these standards of health - like, cellulite is something you need to get rid of. No, it isn't. It's just a part of people's bodies. "

" Most people are really dedicated to doing good things. "

" The Internet is crazy, and I love it! "

" The only two characters I can play convincingly are myself and a dumber and sweeter version of myself. "

" There's no denying it: I was a crappy baby who failed his way into this world, and I've been making the best of it ever since. "

" Even the most embarrassing mishap can be spun into comedic gold. "