My parents were terrific - mother was a church organist and my father was probably the most respected person in our church outside of the minister and sometimes maybe that much. The neighbors all called him - a gentleman.

Sometimes it takes the better part of a lifetime to find out what your passion is, but in my observation, if you do, it might be the best part of your life.

My goal is to see that mental illness is treated like cancer.

My guess is that people look at me and project their own values - importance of family, ego is healthy but not the biggest thing. I don't know. I can't explain my popularity.

My parents had an experience of life that is as opposite to mine as you can imagine.

New Yorkers, by reputation, are fast-talking, assertive and easily annoyed; I fit right in.

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