I've learned that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

My most serious character flaw is that I don't deny myself much.

I've learned... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

We're all torn between the desire for privacy and the fear of loneliness.

I dislike loud-mouthed patriots who suggest they like our country more than I do. Some people's idea of patriotism is hating other countries.

Those to whom his word was revealed were always alone in some remote place, like Moses. There wasn't anyone else around when Mohammed got the word either. Mormon Joseph Smith and Christian Scientist, Mary Baker Eddy, had exclusive audiences with God. We have to trust them as reporters--and you know how reporters are. They'll do anything for a story.

I've learned that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.