I suppose in a way this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters I've done wearing it. When the time comes it will be in this that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American and a soldier?

The greatest part of a writer's time is spent in reading in order to write. A man will turn over half a library to make a book.

The pressure on young chefs today is far greater than ever before in terms of social skills marketing skills cooking skills personality and more importantly delivering on the plate. So you need to be strong. Physically fit. So my chefs get weighed every time they come into the kitchen.

No greater thing is created suddenly any more than a bunch of grapes or a fig. If you tell me that you desire a fig I answer you that there must be time. Let it first blossom then bear fruit then ripen.

Greater than the tread of mighty armies is an idea whose time has come.

In time it will become clear to everyone that support for the policies of pre-emptive war and interventionist nation-building will have much greater significance than the removal of Saddam Hussein itself.

If time be of all things the most precious wasting time must be the greatest prodigality.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.

Every one of our greatest national treasures our liberty enterprise vitality wealth military power global authority flow from a surprising source: our ability to give thanks.

It's been quite a roller coaster ride but I've grown and learned a lot about myself. The greatest thing is being able to interact with fans and touch people's lives... for that I give thanks.