Don't think of him as a Republican, think of him as the man I love; and if that doesn't work, think of him as the man who can crush you.

to keep on doing the work and not worry what other people have to say.

At work, you're replaceable... but as a parent, you're irreplaceable.

My father never was and isn't a mean man. You know, he never was ruthless. And he succeeded in life without sticking it to anybody. And that's a great example for a man, a strong man, a man's man, to give to his children. You can succeed, you can be successful, without walking over somebody.

No matter who you are, what you've accomplished, what your financial situation is - when you're dealing with a parent with Alzheimer's, you yourself feel helpless. The parent can't work, can't live alone, and is totally dependent, like a toddler. As the disease unfolds, you don't know what to expect.

You grab one or two cookies without even thinking about it. Or if you have something bad in the morning, you say, 'This day is shot. I may as well eat bad tonight.' It's an all or nothing type thing for me.