I am just elated that this part is over, and I feel the U.S. Supreme Court did justice in recognizing read more

I am just elated that this part is over, and I feel the U.S. Supreme Court did justice in recognizing the feelings and the needs of people who have terminal illness, to be able to use that process in a compassionate and dignified manner.

He's an inspiration to everyone out here, especially guys like me who've struggled to stay in the league. He's a read more

He's an inspiration to everyone out here, especially guys like me who've struggled to stay in the league. He's a great person to model yourself after.

Organizations would do well to build decision trees and develop workflow processes to handle probable escalations or situations likely to read more

Organizations would do well to build decision trees and develop workflow processes to handle probable escalations or situations likely to occur based on previous customer interactions.

When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him read more

When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him laughing at things I didn't know the references to. There is an intimacy between Chicago writers and the population of this city that I find really wonderful. It's warm and it's welcoming. It's a little like going to a Baptist church. They know when to say 'Amen'.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them.

It's not uncommon to see kids on the school bus reading books and doing homework on the bus.

It's not uncommon to see kids on the school bus reading books and doing homework on the bus.

Atlanta? I think it's the greatest city anywhere I know of.

Atlanta? I think it's the greatest city anywhere I know of.

If you listen to a lot of music, it gradually seeps into your consciousness or your unconsciousness and comes out read more

If you listen to a lot of music, it gradually seeps into your consciousness or your unconsciousness and comes out in your music.

I remind the government of its international obligation to respect the right of peaceful assembly, and I remind its security read more

I remind the government of its international obligation to respect the right of peaceful assembly, and I remind its security forces of their obligation to use only minimum necessary force.