My grandfather and my uncle both died from colorectal cancer, my dad almost died from it and I have the gene for it.

Each story, novel, poem and play presents a vision of the world that illuminates the dark cave of life we stumble through. We can see better where we're going, what sudden drop to avoid, where the cool water is running.

If not for the success that medicine has made, I might be part of a much different story right now.

I just like seeing the world, and it doesn't matter where.

Video games just can't compare with the variety and intensity of reading.

When I was at UCLA, the Harlem Globetrotters offered me a million dollars to come play for them. I turned it down because my education was just as important as playing ball.

Even when there are adverse circumstances, I try to do my job. And I usually do.