I believe that each of us-no matter what our age or background or walk of life-each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.

It should be fun introducing kids to fruits and vegetables. If you start young, it will be something that they'll attach to really quickly.

We're starting to see, as the economy improves, that the unemployment rate among veterans and military spouses - we're seeing some improvement in those numbers. And that's a good thing.

And that's my message to voters, this isn't about Barack, it's not about person on that ballot -- its about you. And for most of the people we are talking to [blacks], a Democratic ticket is the clear ticket that we should be voting on, regardless of who said what or did this -- that shouldn't even come into the equation.

One thing that I've learned from male role models is that they don't hesitate to invest in themselves, with the view that, if I'm healthy and happy, I'm going to be a better support to my spouse and children. And I've found that to be the case: Once my kids were settled, the next thing I did was take care of my own health and sanity. And made sure that I was exercising and felt good about myself. I'd bring that energy to everything else that I did, the career, relationship, on and on and on.

What I love about design is the artistic and scientific complexity that also becomes useful.

Barack didn't pledge riches, only a life that would be interesting. On that promise he delivered.