I can't say it's autobiographical, but I do tell a number of anecdotes that I think are amusing.

I can't say it's autobiographical, but I do tell a number of anecdotes that I think are amusing.

Latest trade figure came in above market consensus forecast. This is because of a steady recovery in Japan's exports.

Latest trade figure came in above market consensus forecast. This is because of a steady recovery in Japan's exports.

Now between '45 and '48, things would change enormously, 'cos we'd had credit in United States, credit from the Bank read more

Now between '45 and '48, things would change enormously, 'cos we'd had credit in United States, credit from the Bank of America, credit from the Import-Export Bank and people had started working again.

Well, we started about 24 years ago demonstrating corn-husk weaving at the Boone County Conservatory and, well, one thing leads read more

Well, we started about 24 years ago demonstrating corn-husk weaving at the Boone County Conservatory and, well, one thing leads to another.

He fought hard. But then I thought he had a good chance at winning this match; I didn't think it read more

He fought hard. But then I thought he had a good chance at winning this match; I didn't think it was that big of an upset because he's a good little wrestler. I don't remember anyone ever beating him. He always beat himself because of the mistakes he made and the points he gave up. He's a good little athlete, probably pound for pound the best athlete in that high school.

I was the one responsible for throwing away two points. The second half substitutions (and tactics) I made were wrong. read more

I was the one responsible for throwing away two points. The second half substitutions (and tactics) I made were wrong. We should have played to conserve our 1-0 lead.

The people who use (the vouchers) really like them, and some of them start calling us around now wondering when read more

The people who use (the vouchers) really like them, and some of them start calling us around now wondering when they're going to start giving them out. They love taking their kids and getting fresh fruits and vegetables.

I believe we can and should have it all. Lower deficits but higher spending. More peace with a bigger military read more

I believe we can and should have it all. Lower deficits but higher spending. More peace with a bigger military that goes off and kills terrorists and whatnot. A cleaner environment without forcing SUVs off the road.

I don't think countries in the region are ruled by constitutions.

I don't think countries in the region are ruled by constitutions.