My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks. They bought me read more

My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks. They bought me my first go-kart and a magician's kit.

That was their (the state's) request. That's not something we put on the table. We certainly recognize the value of read more

That was their (the state's) request. That's not something we put on the table. We certainly recognize the value of that land. It's not our intention to make that part of the transaction.

These grass fires are getting very deadly. They burn homes down, they kill people, so this is not something to read more

These grass fires are getting very deadly. They burn homes down, they kill people, so this is not something to be taken lightly.

We have the winning spirit on the inside because we were brought up as winners. Some of these athletes that read more

We have the winning spirit on the inside because we were brought up as winners. Some of these athletes that you get now just want to play. It has to be taught and instilled in them. That's basically what we had to do with this group. They're just now getting the concept of what it takes to win.

We had not planned on having any vote, other than just to study (the contract), ... It's not a public read more

We had not planned on having any vote, other than just to study (the contract), ... It's not a public hearing, but it is a study session. We will take comments. And then if it seems suitable to the property owners involved -- who we're most concerned about -- we will have a vote on Sept. 26 (the next council meeting) on this issue to start the ball rolling for a new bridge.

And I started with this: I have not painted at all my childhood. In fact, I never painted. But I read more

And I started with this: I have not painted at all my childhood. In fact, I never painted. But I helped my father who was a house painter and decorative painter. He made stage sets, he made glass paintings, he made everything.

As a company, why would I take the risk? I don't think there's a major advertiser that will take the read more

As a company, why would I take the risk? I don't think there's a major advertiser that will take the chance, even if he's reinstated, not unless there's a whole lot of other evidence came out that he never did anything wrong.

We have been completely blessed. Usually, there are different stages in a band. But every time we get to a read more

We have been completely blessed. Usually, there are different stages in a band. But every time we get to a different level, like recording our album or playing with national bands, something just comes along and makes it all work out. It's totally unexpected.

Even critics of the economy say we are resilient. We are more than resilient, we are tough.

Even critics of the economy say we are resilient. We are more than resilient, we are tough.