The traditions of a nation are very important and the anthem written by Francis Scott Key in the early days of our nation should always be revered.

I like traditions, and the national anthem is important.

The other writer who had a very important early influence on me when I was about 17 was C.S. Lewis.

I was always made to work at a very early age. I finished school at 4 P.M. and by 5 P.M. I was working. It was seven days a week.

When our forefathers put down roots in desolate places, the thing that allowed them to survive was that they had a faith to see them through the tough times.

I just do what I do. It's not something that should be revered as something that's great.