I grew up around books. When I first held the book and it was a substantive, tangible thing, and I thought of all the work that went into it, not just my work but everybody else's and the research and so forth, there's a sense of really have done something worthwhile.

I'm a very private person that prefers a low profile.

Sometimes it's very difficult to find fresh fruit on the road.

You've got to enjoy time with your family and friends, and if you're involved in sports franchises, those peak moments in playoff games. You have to enjoy life.

In my own work, I've tried to anticipate what's coming over the horizon, to hasten its arrival, and to apply it to people's lives in a meaningful way.

What should exist? To me, that's the most exciting question imaginable. What do we need that we don't have? How can we realize our potential?

When it comes to helping out, I don't believe in doing it for the media attention. My goal is to support the organizations that need help.