I didn't start out angry. I started out a young man wanting adventure.

Building a mechanical device for its appearance is like putting lace on a bowling ball.

A kid in an abusive home has far fewer rights than any POW. There is no Geneva Convention for kids.

Journalism is what maintains democracy. It's the force for progressive social change.

Outside of my family, I was always inspired by true heroic stories of leadership and survival. For example, the story of the Shackleton expedition, when their ship became lodged in the Antarctic ice pack while exploring.

I focused my life on things that are a little more dependable, like my family and things that actually make me happy, rather than momentary flashes of success or anything like that.

I grew up in a strong family; we had strong family bonds.

Being a parent is not for the faint of heart. I may joke about knowing fear, but the fact is, the first time I ever knew real fear was the day Charlotte, my first child, was born. Suddenly there is someone in the world you care about more than anything.