A ship captain has many important roles, most of which we never see because it involves “driving the ship” and all of the things involved in that – navigation, propulsion, safety, environmental, etc. One of the most public duties is the daily announcement, where the captain provides weather and location information, often along with some personal anecdotes. The captain on our first two voyages aboard Celebrity Eclipse was Captain Leonardos “Leo” Palaiokrassas. (Most Celebrity captains are Greek because the line originated in Greece.)

Captain Leo would end his daily announcement with: “Before I leave you, I am reminded of my grandfather, who used to say, Leo….”

• Celebrate your life because you only live twice. Your second life starts after you realize you only have one.
• Don’t let go of your dreams. Keep sleeping.
• Someday your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.
• If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.
• Smile. For as long as you have teeth.
• You are special. You are unique. Just like everyone else.
• If everything around you is dark, look again because you might be the light.
• Common sense is like deodorant. Those who need it the most never use it.

Words of wisdom, with a good dose of humor!