Making a decision to write was a lot like deciding to jump into a frozen lake.

The country didn't get that way in a week; we've had years and years of getting behind in our economy. So President [Barack] Obama stepped into a hellhole and people wanted him to change it as soon as he came in. But he's got his adversaries to deal with in the House and Senate, so it's not easy.

Stormy or sunny days, glorious or lonely nights, I maintain an attitude of gratitude.

People don't always remember what you say or even what you do, but they always remember how you make them feel.

I like good food. People want a certain taste, but when they're offered something else, they'll overeat. If they really are looking for chicken and someone gives them pork chops, they'll say, "I will have another." And that's because their satisfaction is not reached. So I thought I would make great food, but eat less of it. I tried it and I've taken off over 40 pounds.

While the rest of the world has been improving technology, Ghana has been improving the quality of man's humanity to man.

We need to haunt the house of history and listen anew to the ancestors' wisdom.