There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.

It's not just a matter of whether you support Obama or Romney. It's who they have coming with them. I always keep my powder dry, as they say in the military.

Our diplomacy and development budget is not just about reducing spending and finding efficiencies. We need a frank conversation about what we stand for as that 'shining city on a hill.' And that conversation begins by acknowledging that we can't do it on the cheap.

We have practiced diplomacy since the very beginning of the nation. Sometimes it has not worked, and we've had to go to war. I always believe you should try to find peace and reconciliation before conflict. That has been the approach I've taken.

We know that recognition and intrinsic motivation are important to our success, but the key is finding ways to effectively operationalize them.

If our main goal is to connect emotionally, we should want to have as many tools as we possibly can to achieve that goal. The more abilities that we have, the more choices we can make musically.

For me, the most important thing is to be part of the team and contribute to the club's success with my performances.

At some level, I feel it is nice to know that a film of yours is doing well at the box office and has also got great reviews. That feels like success.