Life is made up of moments, small pieces of glittering mica in a long stretch of gray cement.

Choose the kids. There will be plenty of time later to choose work.

The difference between government and leadership is that leadership has a soul.

Now the baby boomers, i.e., us, are getting older, and were suddenly discovering that there are great things about getting older. You have time for your friendships and you appreciate them in ways that you didn't before.

There is a lot of talk now about metal detectors and gun control. Both are good things. But they are no more a solution than forks and spoons are a solution to world hunger.

When I write a novel, I have what I think of as an icon that helps get me into the world of the book.

That's really what I want in a leader; I want somebody who's really, really smart.