One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting read more

One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive. No matter who you are or what your position is you must keep fighting for whatever it is you desire to achieve.

They had some fantastic swimmers in the 400 free and we were tired. The adrenaline flow was so heavy early read more

They had some fantastic swimmers in the 400 free and we were tired. The adrenaline flow was so heavy early and by the end it was a struggle. It was a very draining meet in terms of emotion.

All kinds of cooperation with Israel should be stopped and the boycott should be reactivated,

All kinds of cooperation with Israel should be stopped and the boycott should be reactivated,

It is an achievement of all Iraqis.

It is an achievement of all Iraqis.

It's definitely nice. It's kind of like home-court advantage because I played here two years in high school and then read more

It's definitely nice. It's kind of like home-court advantage because I played here two years in high school and then a bunch of times in college. I'm real familiar with the gym and the baskets have nice shooting rims. I'm glad we're back in Denver.

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked read more

I had started writing the fourth Whit Mosley book, ... I was 40 pages into it, and then Dutton asked me if I would consider writing a standalone. The series novel can do a lot to build a loyal readership, but the standalone is sometimes easier for the publisher to market to a broader audience.

It provided something pretty tempting for someone. We feel very lucky that nothing else was bothered in the library.

It provided something pretty tempting for someone. We feel very lucky that nothing else was bothered in the library.

I was the one responsible for throwing away two points. The second half substitutions (and tactics) I made were wrong. read more

I was the one responsible for throwing away two points. The second half substitutions (and tactics) I made were wrong. We should have played to conserve our 1-0 lead.

There's a lot of pressure, a lot of energy in this event. It's very difficult to keep from getting over-excited.

There's a lot of pressure, a lot of energy in this event. It's very difficult to keep from getting over-excited.