Work is hard. Distractions are plentiful. And time is short.

Congolese friends have often said to me that we wouldn't be in such dire straits if we weren't so rich.

The legacy of King Leopold very much lives on in the Congo. Here is a country which since colonial times probably experienced the worst bloodshed of any territory in Africa.

Owen is a hard worker and a very good athlete. The hard work part is rare because not many guys his age have a very good work ethic. They rely mostly on talent. He wants to improve.

I'm a hard worker and love my work. I have felt pulled toward work. And it's a pull I have ferociously had to counter to make room for my family.

With four perfectionists in the band, we have a hard time reaching perfection.