This group was freshmen when I took over and they peaked as seniors. They were best friends almost the entire way, and they weren't selfish. They didn't care who got the recognition as long as they won.

Whenever I pick up the phone to ask for a donation from one of my friends in the transportation industry, I always feel a sense of joy and pride when they say they can help, knowing that I can get food out to people that need it.

I had a playback party for Homegrown for me and about 10 friends. We were out of our minds. We all listened to the album and Tonight's the Night happened to be on the same reel. So we listened to that too, just for laughs. No comparison.

one of my closest friends.

We're all friends. We b.s. for a couple of hours, have lunch and a couple of cocktails, and go home.

We have exceeded our goals, acquired new friends and donors and accelerated the mission to build simple, decent homes. We know that setting and achieving goals is important and adds to our integrity and the mission.