I am living proof that the American dream still exists. It is still alive and well. There is only one trick, you have to be willing to roll up your sleeves and work very, very hard.

I am proud to be a Southerner. I think Southern hospitality is very... I don't think it's just a term. I think it really exists. You can come to Savannah, and the people are so sweet and so nice.

The American dream is still to own your home.

The American Dream I believe in is one that provides anyone willing to work hard enough with the opportunity to succeed.

At my core, I know that the American Dream is about the opportunity to work hard to make your future.

If there is still an American dream, reading is one of the bootstraps by which we can all pull ourselves up.