My Dad, a small-town lawyer, was also named Paul. Until we lost him when I was 16, he was a gentle presence in my life. I like to think hed be proud of me and my sister and brothers, because Im sure proud of him and of where I come from, Janesville, Wisconsin. – Paul Ryan
Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve. – Robert Burns
In an age of incompetence, Ive been able to last in this crazy business. I actually know how to play my ax and write a song. Thats my job. – Billy Joel
