I've spent a lot of words on my own mortality.

A lot of sad stories in a row - that wears on you.

People find it a great blessing if their child left behind a child.

Those who need a champion cannot afford compromise, in the face of forces that are powerful, persistent and pernicious and greedy.

Nordie's at Noon is an honest and inspiring testament to [these authors'] experiences which, I am completely confident... will inspire thousands of women as it inspired me.

You have to have enough respect for other human beings to leave their lives alone. If you admire that life, build it for yourself. Don't just try to come in and take somebody else's life.

It's just a part of our nature to hope.