They were always together. They were like the old-fashioned family. We used to call Ronnie Mr. Mom. He'd take the kids everywhere.

The premier defining issue of conservative Republicans in this state revolves around family value issues; they are anti-abortion and pro-family. If the vote were just about abortion or homosexuality, straight up, and everyone knew that was the issue at hand, it would pass with an overwhelming, veto-proof majority.

Sometimes I don't give a damn what happens. I could step out in front of a bus and I wouldn't care. But I have a daughter and a wife, and I cannot do that.

Ronnie said he'd never leave his kids, not after what happened to him.

I think most of the patients know it's coming. I know I did. It usually hits the spouse or family the hardest.

Basically I was at the flea market with the family, and this guy was standing there soliciting moonshine, ... Moonshine has a very distinctive smell. Once you smell moonshine, you'll always know what moonshine smells like.