I lost my daughter in 1989.

I wanted it to look real Christmassy, but I didn't want it to look gaudy. I wanted it as tasteful as possible.

Gay marriage has jumped out of the closet on to the front page. Everyone from the president of the U.S. to retired four-star general Colin Powell is embracing the issue, now supported by most Americans. Still, a few people, like former First Lady Laura Bush appear to be conflicted.

There were some comments that were a little contentious, but no one approached me personally expressing any specific dislikes for what they heard.

Once I decide to do something, I can't have people telling me I can't. If there's a roadblock, you jump over it, walk around it, crawl under it.

[He] ordered killings as easily as he ordered linguine.