Half of Wisconsinites are considered alcoholics. It's part of the culture of Wisconsin... if self-deprecation is their survival instinct, alcohol is their coping mechanism.

When you're trapped in a small town, the only excitement is the booze.

Farming, from an outside perspective, can be viewed as a romantic, free and off-the-grid life, but the constant work of it means a routine you must follow or everyone dies.

God’s presence in our lives gives us the greatest hope.

If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.

Humble yourself, and you will find that Love is spreading a carpet of flowers beneath your feet.

Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure. Problems ... create our courage and wisdom.

There are two kinds of fools: those who can't change their opinions and those who won't.

I freely admit I know nothing about television or writing for the screen.

I try to stress to my children that buying something never leads to true happiness.

As an athlete, you choose your sport and are drawn into it but your passion should never be driven by fame and fortune but a desire to create something special that people will always remember.

I don't really think, I just walk.

I market for the same reason a pilot keeps his engines running once he is off the ground.