December is an anomaly. We had an array of trouble. We had contractor problems, where contractors weren't able to clear read more

December is an anomaly. We had an array of trouble. We had contractor problems, where contractors weren't able to clear the tracks in time for rush hour. We had a broken rail, missing third-rail shoes, locomotive engine failures, and then we had the (New York City transit) strike in December. That affected all the lines because of slower boarding and congestions. We had trains stacked.

Feedback is a pleasant thing. I get a lot of letters from unexpected people in unexpected places.

Feedback is a pleasant thing. I get a lot of letters from unexpected people in unexpected places.

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions

May all your troubles last as long as your New Year's resolutions

The campaigns have done of a lot of the intensive grass-roots work and electronic media radio and TV advertising. They're read more

The campaigns have done of a lot of the intensive grass-roots work and electronic media radio and TV advertising. They're clearly generating more interest than we had two years ago, and I think that'll carry through to election day.

[It's a model that Alfred Hitchcock drew on for many of his movies.] If there was a film that inspired read more

[It's a model that Alfred Hitchcock drew on for many of his movies.] If there was a film that inspired me in writing 'Panic,' it was 'North by Northwest,' ... Those are my favorite Hitchcock films -- the ones where ordinary, everyday people are going about their lives, and they take this dramatic left turn.

It is our duty not to squander opportunities for reconciliation, the time for reconciliation has long been here and we read more

It is our duty not to squander opportunities for reconciliation, the time for reconciliation has long been here and we have squandered it,

You may shelve your Shakespearian plans for the present. I am going to play Peter Pan.

You may shelve your Shakespearian plans for the present. I am going to play Peter Pan.

Communicate respectfully with the person. It's important parents talk to other parents and learn what questions to ask.

Communicate respectfully with the person. It's important parents talk to other parents and learn what questions to ask.

There were times I didn't feel right not cheering for Seneca. They'd make a run and I'd feel the jolt, read more

There were times I didn't feel right not cheering for Seneca. They'd make a run and I'd feel the jolt, but I had to hold it back. It was really different. ... I'll do more cheering this weekend.