The question is what I wanted to do with the new life God has given me. This is the mission I want to take on.

The immediate, highest priority need, in my humble opinion, is that we build quickly the interim structures that can channel water away from population and businesses in the New Orleans area.

I think the industry finally gets it. They've lost the connection with the American public, and they've got to rebuild the trust with the American public.

Venice, Italy, survives 365 days out of every year in water; New Orleans can survive a few days of water if it has to.

I was treated with a miracle drug, just like Lance Armstrong.

Half of Louisiana is under water and the other half is under indictment.

Some 70 percent of Americans donated to Katrina victims.

A change is as good as a rest.

Life is short let go of ego, entitlement, resentment, hate, doubt. Hold on to positivity, gratitude, optimism, hope, love.

My mother said I must always be intolerant of ignorance but understanding of illiteracy. That some people, unable to go to school, were more intelligent and more educated than college professors.

When one is frank one's very presence is a compliment.

There are a lot of leg strains on the inside of the legs. There's a lot of pressure on your legs and knees. Shoulders are another big thing. We play a physical sport and those are the areas that go.

His gaze travelled down me, then zipped back to my face. "Sorry." "Focus, Rafe." "I am. Just on the wrong thing.

It has not been an easy cross to bear. It has caused considerable confusion. My husband constantly complained about the awkwardness of being married to a woman whom he called Sister.

I'm just a socialist at heart.

It's never fun to read death threats.

Baker, baker, can you explain, if truly his heart was made of icing.