We need to consider that only a small amount of the public vote for the mayor of a city. It's because they are disgusted and don't trust the government.

I would suggest that people do need to trust someone, to think they care about you. I believe that in my heart.

I really, really, loved being an elected official. But I also love what I'm doing now. I thrive when I can fight for people and I'm doing it now as a lawyer.

I am a visible person. I'm visible and I'm controversial. I don't mind if you crave the limelight - but make it work for you!

I cannot sell my soul in order to participate with Nancy Pelosi or Carole Migden or any of them. I can't do it.

People have always thought I was "on" something. After a while I began to think they knew something I didn't know! But I don't know, I just love living. And I love doing what I do.

My success has been based on the issues. It's easy to fight for mental health or needle exchange or small businesses or whatever, because the machine can't interfere.