One of the most important gifts a teacher can pass on to pupils is a sense of control over one's life.
And, blessed with gifts, he has not squandered them, which may be the most important gift of all.
"The most important gift you can give a child is self-esteem," she said.
The most important gift was presented during a special ceremony.
Everything, that is, except for the most important gift of all.
That determination may have been his single most important gift to stand-up comedy, and to the world.
He told a story of the most important gift that has been passed down.
"Maybe the most important gift to have is the knowledge of what you're capable of doing," he says.
A quality education is the most important gift we can give our children.
These are the most important gifts you will ever receive,' he said.