It's a fact that these perceptions lag reality -- it's not terribly uncommon for the economy to be doing better read more

It's a fact that these perceptions lag reality -- it's not terribly uncommon for the economy to be doing better and better when you get to election day, but people feel the economy's in a funk. The latest example of that was Bush's father.

Growing up, my ideals were Barbra Streisand, Cher, and my mom.

Growing up, my ideals were Barbra Streisand, Cher, and my mom.

I would lovingly carry out this historic mission even if it cost me my life. If I become a national read more

I would lovingly carry out this historic mission even if it cost me my life. If I become a national hero in America, this would be good for the Turkish people and the Turkish state.

I expected them to drive to the hoop. I think it might have been one of those instances where they read more

I expected them to drive to the hoop. I think it might have been one of those instances where they were young kids and they have not been here before and they tensed up a little and took those 3-pointers. But, you look at that team and they are so well coached. My guys didn't mind being on defense at the end and I think they were confident and comfortable because they had been in that situation before. The experience of being in the championship game before definitely paid off for us.

I'm sure this agreement is a fair solution for the clubs involved and for the player.

I'm sure this agreement is a fair solution for the clubs involved and for the player.

He can definitely handle whatever they throw at him. Johnny's a cool cat.

He can definitely handle whatever they throw at him. Johnny's a cool cat.

I remember she had these long, lovely nails with red varnish, in the middle of this shitty place we were read more

I remember she had these long, lovely nails with red varnish, in the middle of this shitty place we were in!

We start out with basic things like 'milk,' 'more,' 'please' and 'eat' - things that are important to them and read more

We start out with basic things like 'milk,' 'more,' 'please' and 'eat' - things that are important to them and what they want. Then we just sign it as we say it to them and that allows them to put the word and the sign together. We've had really good success and we all get excited each time they do it.

They all have wonderful personalities and a wonderful work ethic. Their parents are hard-working people.

They all have wonderful personalities and a wonderful work ethic. Their parents are hard-working people.