We are amidst a soft patch that may turn out to be recessionary.

We need to see imports soften off if we are ever going to solve the current account deficit problem. That's why we've seen the currency respond to the wider deficit. It's worrying that the current account deficit will stay large.

Part of being a fiction writer is being able to imagine how someone else is thinking and feeling. I think I've always been good at that.

My sister called her pillow a pilgo. My brother called his pacifier his nimma. But I don't think I was much of a word generator myself.

I think what sets me and Terrence apart is we're complete corners, ... We're versatile as far as covering, and we take a lot of pride in coming up on run support and making a hit on the ball carrier. When you have guys who can do a little bit of everything, it adds so much more to the defense.

It was actually after I saw 'Pinocchio' that I thought I might try and work in that industry in some way.