(A lack of) patience was an issue, and it's been something we've fought all season. I hope this game was read more

(A lack of) patience was an issue, and it's been something we've fought all season. I hope this game was a wake-up call, but it's a crappy way to get it. The kids have been resilient all season. Hopefully, we'll get another shot at them.

I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried.

I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried.

It was definitely a goal of mine. It was a long training camp and it was a long rookie camp read more

It was definitely a goal of mine. It was a long training camp and it was a long rookie camp to go through as well. It's been a long time coming but I'm glad I have the opportunity to maybe play.

[These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: read more

[These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: voting in two elections at the risk of their lives, preparing for a third, writing and ratifying a constitution granting more freedoms than exist in any country in the entire Arab Middle East.] The secret is out, ... There is something decent unfolding in Iraq. It's unfolding in the shadow of a terrible insurgency, but a society is finding its way to constitutional politics.

I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to read more

I don't want to abandon one work for the other, and I don't think I need to sacrifice anything to put my all into either one of them.

The current immigration system lacks the fundamental understanding of the need for immigrants in this country.

The current immigration system lacks the fundamental understanding of the need for immigrants in this country.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

During the trip, the president will explain that the people of Afghanistan want an end to terrorism.

During the trip, the president will explain that the people of Afghanistan want an end to terrorism.

In small communities, so many big things happen that it's hard to choose just one person to honor.

In small communities, so many big things happen that it's hard to choose just one person to honor.