The slums are not a place of despair. Its inhabitants are all working towards a better life.

By working together, we can make Arizona a place where everyone has an opportunity for a better life.

I think mobility is very important, not only to discover opportunities elsewhere but at times, also to appreciate better what your home town has. Allahabad, for instance, has the feel of a small, tightly-knit community where everyone participates.

My books are about ordinary people placed in extraordinary situations who are able to draw upon their inner reserves to challenge the status-quo in life and navigate compelling human relationships.

Governance should be designed as an equalizer. Democrats are more inclined towards working families and those who are struggling for a better life.

I think the power of a grandchild is it taps an instinct that people later in life also have towards... the world of nonprofits or charities. They want to leave a better place.