It's hard to have little children and a job and career at the same time. There is no time left for you as a woman.

I'm not on the court anymore, so no use looking for my philosophy. If somebody's waiting for that, they can wait for another justice.

In my work a good library is essential. It enables me to learn the background and previous discussions of the various issues I am called upon to decide. It provides the stability and continuity for the rule of law.

Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person.

You have to answer the question, like it or not. And the questions deserve a valid legal response, even if the response isn't one that will be easily understood. You have an obligation as a member of the court to do what you are bound to do under federal law, even if it isn't an attractive resolution from a public standpoint.

If statistics are any indication, the system may well be allowing some innocent defendants to be executed.

Slaying the dragon of delay is no sport for the short-winded.