As rates rise, there would be more demand because most investors are interested in protecting themselves.

We thrive on volatility. That's better for me because it will broaden my trading ranges that we can take advantage of and make more money.

The argument in the bond market is not that it's inflationary but it's a drag on disposable income, which is ultimately going to slow the economy.

Sometimes you get the best light from a burning bridge.

To have a successful writing career, you must be willing to sacrifice a great deal. The book, the deadline come first before anything else. Writing is not a job; it is a lifestyle, and it is a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows. You need self-confidence and an iron carapace.

Sometimes songwriters and singers forget that. They get a melody in their head and the notes will take precedence, so that they wind up forcing a word onto a melody. It doesn't ring true.