Jamie started the idea when she was in high school. She seemed to befriend the exchange students. She had an read more

Jamie started the idea when she was in high school. She seemed to befriend the exchange students. She had an Easter egg coloring and an egg hunt. It was so much fun to see the teenagers having such a good time.

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.

Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.

Up until now, the security situation across the country remains safe and under control. We will continue to stay fully read more

Up until now, the security situation across the country remains safe and under control. We will continue to stay fully alert for future threats to security.

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked read more

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked in nonprofit, humanities-oriented projects all of my life. For me personally, the opportunity to support people's ideas is critical.

Alcohol was involved, of course, and this is the sort of idea you generally expect will fade as sobriety returns, read more

Alcohol was involved, of course, and this is the sort of idea you generally expect will fade as sobriety returns, but the next day we both still loved the idea, ... We knew how much work it would be, but the more we thought about it, the more irresistible it seemed.

I love Salt Lake City, but I love you and the life of work before me still better.

I love Salt Lake City, but I love you and the life of work before me still better.

I think it's Harris Ferris who made the difference. His vision is that what makes a successful ballet company is read more

I think it's Harris Ferris who made the difference. His vision is that what makes a successful ballet company is the cohesion of music and dance.

My confidence (defensively) definitely grew as the season went on, and the last month and a half, two months did read more

My confidence (defensively) definitely grew as the season went on, and the last month and a half, two months did wonders for my confidence. Being out there every day after the All-Star break was important, especially when I knew I had to prove everybody wrong, which I've been having to do since college.

I am hyper about not using numbers that exaggerate and inflame. Our message is we don't want you to live read more

I am hyper about not using numbers that exaggerate and inflame. Our message is we don't want you to live in fear … but you have to be alert and aware.