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.

I don't always have a lot of energy, but my kids almost always revitalize me.

I always say that I started in television when harassed was two words instead of one.

The media can be an instrument of change. It can maintain the status quo and reflect the views of the society or it can, hopefully, awaken people and change minds. I think it depends on who’s piloting the plane.

I feel like a human pinata. The disappointing thing is, no candy is going to spill out.

Be fearless. Have the courage to take risks. Go where there are no guarantees.

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