I was just walking through the door from the grocery store. I had felt really good about the interview, but you're always surprised when things go the way you want them to in life.

I have two children who are currently very rooted in their community.

I'm just really excited to be working with people who work together for the betterment of a community. It's something I believe in, and it's where my heart is.

There was a lot of playing by myself, wearing last year's Halloween costume and wandering around the yard talking to myself - which may account for my fondness for doing different voices.

Plastic keychain anchors like these can break too easily. It's better to use either heavy straps or metal L brackets.

When I was in Birmingham I used to go to a place called Redwood Field. I used to get there for a two o'clock game. Where can you make this kind of money playing sports? It was just a pleasure to go out and enjoy myself and get paid for it.