In places like Ford County, Piatt, Douglas and DeWitt counties, (agriculture) is a large economic driver.

In places like Ford County, Piatt, Douglas and DeWitt counties, (agriculture) is a large economic driver.

They tore my shirt off, they tore it off my back, and I was being whipped on my bare back, read more

They tore my shirt off, they tore it off my back, and I was being whipped on my bare back, Confess! Confess!

Money was hard to come by. Nobody had a nickel one.

Money was hard to come by. Nobody had a nickel one.

It was good to see us rise to occasion. Getting an early lead gives you a mental edge. You know read more

It was good to see us rise to occasion. Getting an early lead gives you a mental edge. You know one mistake is not going to beat you.

The people were really wonderful. They helped each other. We passed places where there was a forest on one side read more

The people were really wonderful. They helped each other. We passed places where there was a forest on one side of the road. Our route took us where there had been small homes and multi-million dollar homes.

There are moms who choose not to work outside the home, but they aren't polishing silver; they're playing with their read more

There are moms who choose not to work outside the home, but they aren't polishing silver; they're playing with their kids -- (or) home schooling.

Our main goal is to accelerate their educations, ... But we hope that after they go to college, they'll return read more

Our main goal is to accelerate their educations, ... But we hope that after they go to college, they'll return to make their homes and careers in Texas.

Personally I believe it is important for mankind to respect nature - for homeostasis - and I have volunteered with read more

Personally I believe it is important for mankind to respect nature - for homeostasis - and I have volunteered with environmental organizations, I do not attempt to have an environmental leaning regarding my artwork.

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions read more

It was unbelievably difficult to get it made. Studios are extremely allergic to risk. Finally, after a long courtship, Lions Gate Films agreed to make the film. They liked the idea of a sports movie where spelling was the sport, something that might be compared to 'Hoosiers' or other good sports movies, but with a younger lead character.