I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden.

I sometimes like the pictures photographers take of me.

As I entered this world, I would leave behind the nurturing of my family and my home, but in another sense I would take their protection with me. The lessons I had learned, the feelings of groundedness and belonging that have been woven into my character there, would be my companions on the journey.

I had to satisfy the action fans, the romantic fans, the intellectual fans. It was a terrific burden.

I couldn't adjust to the racism in Florida. It was so blatant... I had never been so described as Florida described me.

I set my star so high that I would constantly be in motion toward it.

I wanted to explore the values that are at work, underpinning my life.