This living in a democracy is a problem, isn't it?

This living in a democracy is a problem, isn't it?

We're going to be a team that's going to surprise some people. Our hitting is coming around. We worked hard read more

We're going to be a team that's going to surprise some people. Our hitting is coming around. We worked hard in the off-season to get strong and have faster bat speed. And so far, it looks like we have more pop in the bat this year.

They were really good in transition up and down the field. At the end of the first quarter, we tried read more

They were really good in transition up and down the field. At the end of the first quarter, we tried pulling out for the last shot, took a shot, they took it back and got a goal. They did it at the end of the second quarter. Transition was the big difference today, they were very good at it. They are by far the best team we've played this year.

When you come back from injuries like this the actual injury is fine - it's just nagging soreness coming back. read more

When you come back from injuries like this the actual injury is fine - it's just nagging soreness coming back. I'm feeling good and close to 100 percent. If we feel that I'm ready, I'm going to go and give as much as I can. Hopefully that's the case.

There was very big pressure for me to be very thin, because I was very tall. I was so lonely read more

There was very big pressure for me to be very thin, because I was very tall. I was so lonely for my family, so far away.

Everybody wants to be like everybody else.

Everybody wants to be like everybody else.

I don't want Doug Melvin with money burning a hole in his pocket, ... We're already scouting free agents for read more

I don't want Doug Melvin with money burning a hole in his pocket, ... We're already scouting free agents for next year. But we are not getting free agents if it's not the right fit.

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.

There is no easy way to bathe a hummingbird.

There is no easy way to bathe a hummingbird.