I am not a 'doom and gloom' guy.

I am an academic, and I have always made it clear that my ultimate home is in the realm of ideas.

I am a 10th class pass in Hindi. From 7th grade to 12th grade, I was in Delhi; before that, I was abroad. I came in not knowing a word of Hindi in 7th grade and learned Hindi and passed the exam in 10th. I think I was north of 50 percent, so I feel very proud of that accomplishment.

I am in the world feeling my way to light 'amid the encircling gloom.'

I would not be gloom and doom because it is not at all gloom and doom.

Taking my bike out and riding the bike path along Lake Shore Drive, that's one of the great experiences in my life. And I hope to do it as long as I can.