I value my Catholic background very much. It taught me not to be afraid of rigorous thought, for one thing.
Poor people cannot rely on the government to come to help you in times of need. You have to get your education. Then nobody can control your destiny.
A lot of the television industry is so cookie-cutter. In general, there are so many shows that are easy and bland to watch. You can tune in at any time and know exactly where you are in the story arc because it's pretty much the same every week.

