Alex's told of us how his first time on a stage as a comedian was a grand success, followed by the second night, which was a bomb. But Alex was determined not to let the most serious disability of all, the disability of attitude paralysis, paralysis that is caused by the fear of failure, stop him. Playing it safe can sometimes be the most unsafe thing a person can do. You can't stand still in life, you must go forward. Take a chance and don't fear failure.
Failure is nothing more than a simple lesson in life.
If we learn to take advantage of it, it's an education. Just the very first step on the path to something better. Courage is nothing more than a positive attitude combined with action and supported by faith. Alex's words and brave spirit were a grace to us all.