My diabetes is such a central part of my life... it did teach me discipline... it also taught me about moderation... I've trained myself to be super-vigilant... because I feel better when I am in control.

I didn't know I had a sense of limitation until I got into the greater world.

I am eternally grateful to all of the Latino groups outside of the Puerto Rican community, but including the Puerto-Rican community, who came to support me during the process [of nomination].

I hope in my book [My Beloved World], that the sense that I really feel connected comes through.

To me, lawyering is the height of service - and being involved in this profession is a gift.

I was raised in a Bronx public housing project, but studied at two of the nation's finest universities. I did work as an assistant district attorney, prosecuting violent crimes that devastate our communities.

I do think there is a value in the services of judges for long periods of time.