I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

Today's result is overdue. Mayor Giuliani should have never started this destructive fight with the First Amendment and should surely read more

Today's result is overdue. Mayor Giuliani should have never started this destructive fight with the First Amendment and should surely have agreed to stop it long ago.

Frank dominated from the start. He then took him to the ground, top-mounted him, and let out a flurry of read more

Frank dominated from the start. He then took him to the ground, top-mounted him, and let out a flurry of punches.

I believe he made the decisions taking full responsibility and with faith in his own way [of doing things].

I believe he made the decisions taking full responsibility and with faith in his own way [of doing things].

I thought our defense was just outstanding. That was a team that rushed for 350 yards against Hawaii. The defense read more

I thought our defense was just outstanding. That was a team that rushed for 350 yards against Hawaii. The defense won the game for us.

I met Billy Goldenberg, my musical director and composer, who's earned 32 Emmy nominations by the way, in 1981.

I met Billy Goldenberg, my musical director and composer, who's earned 32 Emmy nominations by the way, in 1981.

There are some things that are not the way they should be, and even the indicators that are 'best-ever' status read more

There are some things that are not the way they should be, and even the indicators that are 'best-ever' status have room for improvement.

It was a long time in the hot seat and I was hopeful that I might hold on,

It was a long time in the hot seat and I was hopeful that I might hold on,

Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel.

Public office is the last refuge of a scoundrel.