I travel so much on stories, so I don't take vacation much, but one place I go back to again and again is my ranch.

I have an affinity for Africa, especially East Africa, and Kansas looks very much like that.

People from small towns have to have their edges roughed up to get along in the world. But as a street reporter, you learn quickly.

I think there's value in experience and observations that link past to present.

On my football field, I know what bliss is. My team cuddles more than the missus. We won't inject drugs, just oodles of hugs. I warm up my team with some kisses.

The one important thing you do as boss is you set the standard. The minute you go in and say 'we'll let it go this time,' you set a new standard, which is lower. So you cannot do that.

I believe that young people are looking for answers to the big questions just like everyone else, and that they respect intelligent comment to help guide them through tough times.