I always had a curiosity about Texas. I had a curiosity about small-town life, although, granted, Odessa's not a tiny town.

I think a lot of parents are afraid to express certain emotions about children who are different, because they think that it's wrong to feel chained sometimes, to feel anger, to say to yourself, "I never wanted this." I think it's natural.

I don't have many friends in Philadelphia. I sort of have one. I have the dog and someone else.

If someone is going to criticize what you've written and you believe in what you've written then you should respond.

One of the exciting things about reporting is going to places you've never been to before.

I'm really not interested in other people's opinions, because I think frankly most of those opinions are either misinformed and adding to this endless ball of hot air we have in our society where everyone thinks their opinion is valuable and sacred and what counts.

Actually, my dog I think is the only person who consistently loves me all the time.