I like to make jokes; I consider myself a funny person. I just think making jokes about people who are in a situation beyond their control is not funny to them or their families.

I was raised by a formidable woman. She always pushed me to be competitive in a man's world. That's maybe one of the attractions to journalism in the beginning. It was a male profession, and I was comfortable in that.

Part of what Special Olympics is trying to do is break down stereotypes that still exist for people. There is still a lot of fear.

The big thing is that if you don't try something, you'll always wonder. What could that have been like? What if...?

I thought I had to show people that I would get in early, stay late or even all night, work on holidays. I didn't want to be the rich kid who was along for a free ride.

I like meeting people and I like being able to help.

Don't wait until you are perfect to change the world.