On the last morning of Virginia's bloodiest year since the Civil War, I built a fire and sat facing a window of darkness where at sunrise I knew I would find the sea.

Survival was my only hope, success my only revenge.

My fans want me to talk to them. And even if they want to be critical, I want to hear what they've got to say.

I believe the root of all evil is abuse of power.

I'm very, very sensitive to pain and to people who suffer.

Being with someone who is smart and gives good advice adds tremendously wonderful elements to your life.