Teachers were hysterical. Our whole school was in tears.

I wanted so badly to sit and comfort her, but I knew there was nothing I could do or say that would make this easier on her or anyone.

That was one thing about Phil. There wasn't anyone that he couldn't make smile. He helped me through so many of life's curves and helped me to realize there's a brighter, more positive side to life.

It's not a racial issue. If it were a racial issue I would have kept them in private school which wasn't providing a decent education either so it has nothing to do with race.

I feel as good as I?ve ever felt, as good as I felt in Little League or middle school.

I was always the kid in school that teachers were getting after to be quiet. My report card had math, A, reading, A, spelling, A, science, A, conduct, F. I was always talking to somebody. They would always take me and put me over in a corner by myself.