Oftentimes Westerners don't really understand fully the values of this particular culture. And I think the jury is still out as to whether democracy can really thrive in Iraq.

Some suggested over the weekend that it is wrong to expect Elian Gonzalez to live in a place that tolerates no dissent or freedom of political expression. They were talking about Miami.

There's nothing like being in the moment, even when that moment isn't captured or shared.

I think it's dangerous if your goal in life is to get the other guy, then you're not going to be doing a really quality job yourself

And they like being able to turn on the television day in and day out to see someone that they know and they feel comfortable with and trust hopefully and respect even.

I beg. I call. I badger. I cajole. Part of the secret is everyone has fun and thats really motivating.

I've always tried to stay true to my authentic self.