I didn't feel I belonged in so perfect a family.

I'm getting a little tired of everybody quoting Ronald Reagan.

I knew if I waited long enough, the Republican Party would rock.

Dad sometimes patted me on the knee and called me his Little Schmuck.

You know my father as governor, as president, but I knew him as dad. I was so proud to have the Reagan name and to be Ronald Reagan's son.

I had never said, 'dad, I love you'.

My adoption was treated as a celebration.