My parents were just as smart as I am, just as hard working if not harder; I think my father and grandfather were probably better men, yet I've been able to accomplish things professionally that they were not able to.

I am prepared to discuss the things that I believe we need to do not just to raise the debt limit. Raising the debt limit is the easiest thing. That's one vote away. The hard thing is to show the world we are serious about putting our spending in order so we can show people we'll able to pay our bills down the road.

People are trying to be smart - all I am trying to do is not to be idiotic, but it's harder than most people think.

At times I think and at times I am.

I think; therefore I am.

I think I'm better behind the camera than I am in front.