I was going to get the Carolyn Bessette story out of her one way or another.

New York is tough on lonely people.

We live in a kissy society.

I wanted to grow up to be just like my father.

I'd been around women who put me down, made me feel bad, or said things to fuel my insecurity.

I wanted to marry a girl just like my mom.

The fact is, my parents loved me, and I wanted to be worthy of their love. I wanted to make them proud.