If they're all so brilliant and I'm such an affirmative-action hire, how come they didn't catch me?

It's very painful to have something that's not true written about you.

Some people it seems to me would like for me to crawl in a hole and disappear forever. That's just not in my nature.

I can't say anything other than the fact that I feel a range of emotions including guilt, shame, sadness, betrayal, freedom and appreciation for those who have stood by me, been tough on me, and have taken the time to understand that there is a deeper story and not to believe everything they read in the newspapers.

It's hard to say what role race really played in my case.

I am making amends and seeking forgiveness. My only hope is that some good can come out of my situation.

If they're all so brilliant and I'm such an affirmative-action hire, how come they didn't catch me?