I had set about trying to make myself more polished than a country boy would be.

Elections have a way of cooling passions, especially when voters get what they want.

The internet is ruthless. And people are very, very happy to let you know when they don't like something.

Co-opted convictions will always betray you.

I was always a relatively quiet and introspective kid.

A lie is like a cat: you need to stop it before it gets out the door or it’s really hard to catch.

I had set about trying to make myself more polished than a country boy would be.