You look rather rash my dear your colors don't quite match your face.

You look rather rash my dear your colors don't quite match your face.

Everybody agrees that we have to fix these levees. But declaring a state of emergency an hour before a political read more

Everybody agrees that we have to fix these levees. But declaring a state of emergency an hour before a political convention smacks much more of politics than it does of leadership. The governor has had many opportunities to fund and fix these levees before, and he hasn't done it.

You won't believe this but we've actually had people coming in wanting to buy all of our old equipment. It's read more

You won't believe this but we've actually had people coming in wanting to buy all of our old equipment. It's just too soon. Way too soon.

I'm dense when it comes to discouragement.

I'm dense when it comes to discouragement.

It's going well, so far we're going steady, driving at a safe speed and things are going pretty much according read more

It's going well, so far we're going steady, driving at a safe speed and things are going pretty much according to plan. We're aiming to be somewhere in the top six and we're on target. We had a small spin at a junction on the first stage that gave away a few seconds but apart from that we've had no issues. The roads are in good condition, there's a good solid base and I'm enjoying my driving.

We're trying to keep all costs down.

We're trying to keep all costs down.

The worst thing is when the press call me a dizzy blonde - I got a B in Drama, a read more

The worst thing is when the press call me a dizzy blonde - I got a B in Drama, a D in English, I did a hairdressing course and a beauty certificate.

It's a lot different than my freshman year. I just had to play quarterback. This year I have to know read more

It's a lot different than my freshman year. I just had to play quarterback. This year I have to know the defensive and offensive plays, all the special teams; there's not room for error. I have to know a lot. It's kind of fun getting to play a lot of positions.

People seem to think that life began with the achievement of personal independence.

People seem to think that life began with the achievement of personal independence.