When I was 6 years old, I had a little fur coat, but that was it. That's the only time read more

When I was 6 years old, I had a little fur coat, but that was it. That's the only time I've ever had any in my life.

This is really good news. I compliment our staff, the leadership teams in the schools, the students and parents everyone read more

This is really good news. I compliment our staff, the leadership teams in the schools, the students and parents everyone who had a part in that.

I write sets of books, but I've also written a lot of orphans.

I write sets of books, but I've also written a lot of orphans.

Courtney's students, teachers and other students have signed up to volunteer to work the different shifts.

Courtney's students, teachers and other students have signed up to volunteer to work the different shifts.

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but read more

To be satisfied with a little, is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares; but a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.

They've become real Americans. They fit right into the mainstream.

They've become real Americans. They fit right into the mainstream.

She's somebody that others can look up to just because she always does the right thing. She is very supportive read more

She's somebody that others can look up to just because she always does the right thing. She is very supportive and always positive, so that's always a good thing. When she is up, the team is also up.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope.

Well, Chicago's a great town; what can I say? It has a lot of diversity. You can find so many read more

Well, Chicago's a great town; what can I say? It has a lot of diversity. You can find so many different kinds of people there. It breeds a certain self-confidence and a willingness to work hard for what you want. I don't know, maybe they put something in the water -- the river is green.