That's why we have appellate judges that are more than one judge because each of us, from our life experiences, will more easily see different perspectives argued by parties. But judges do consider all of the arguments of litigants. I have. Most of my opinions, if not all of them, explain to parties by the law requires what it does.

I am a New Yorker, and 7:00 A.M. is a civilized hour to finish the day, not to start it.

I firmly believe in the rule of law as the foundation for all of our basic rights.

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

This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life.

When I call myself an affirmative action baby, I'm talking about the essence of what affirmative action was when it started.

If I write a book where all I've ever experienced is success, people won't take a positive lesson from it. In being candid, I have to own up to my own failures, both in my marriage and in my work environment.