I think most people in the developed world would admit to carrying some sort of handheld device, whether it's a laptop or a cell phone, at all times.

The inherent corruption of man can often bring down the best system.

I was dishwasher, then promoted to chef in a local kitchen in a restaurant in Seattle, and I was working on a building site as well, putting in insulation and painting houses, and then doing some classes at a community college nearby.

In the same way that Shakespeare was writing very much for his time, he was also unearthing observations that would last for generations beyond him.

There's nothing as satisfying, thrilling and gratifying as parenthood.

I think we're all fascinated and a little mystified by how the brain works. One of the most mysterious of the physical sciences is neurological science.

You give up a lot when you enter the years of parenting. It's a sacrifice.