I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

I have enjoyed my time in St. Louis and wish the organization the best of luck in the future.

I have enjoyed my time in St. Louis and wish the organization the best of luck in the future.

Every day before school, I would bang away on Czerny, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart-and throw in a little Jerry Lee read more

Every day before school, I would bang away on Czerny, Bach, Beethoven and Mozart-and throw in a little Jerry Lee Lewis when I thought no one was around to correct me.

Acting is a total physical, emotional sensation.

Acting is a total physical, emotional sensation.

Conservatively speaking, my understanding of the law is that if Google went to scan in a book without the author's read more

Conservatively speaking, my understanding of the law is that if Google went to scan in a book without the author's permission, then that would be a violation of copyright law. I think it would be great to be able to search text electronically, but you have to get the copyright permission.

I wasn't thinking about the championship ... just focusing on the two triple axels. I'd give myself 95 out of read more

I wasn't thinking about the championship ... just focusing on the two triple axels. I'd give myself 95 out of 100.

I learned from the example of my father that the manner in which one endures what must be endured is read more

I learned from the example of my father that the manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured

An artist took that picture and made a painting of Chris carrying the girl. It has the ruins of the read more

An artist took that picture and made a painting of Chris carrying the girl. It has the ruins of the Trade Center in the background. It's a great painting. I was lucky to get a lithograph of the painting. That picture has made its way around the country.

Until divers go down and actually examine the rigs and engineers can make estimates on the repair times, we just read more

Until divers go down and actually examine the rigs and engineers can make estimates on the repair times, we just won't know.