I maintain the rather old-fashioned view that this is my work and it's in the public arena, but that doesn't entitle everyone to know what happened at home before coming here.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Today, there's an expectation that you get to know public people. In the past, it was much more what you did and how you presented yourself.
I can't miss a night's work and let my public down.
Sometimes it's interesting to see something that you're not used to seeing, which is the main ingredient of life, and it's removed from the usual entertainment. I think it's important to give the opportunity to people to witness the life of somebody who was not public.
I appreciate when people enjoy my work, but I don't like being recognized in public.
I have always liked coming home and sharing what has happened that day with my loved ones. I like comparing notes. I know other people do, too. I think there is a human instinct to tell stories, no matter who you are or where you live.
I don't want to expose the intricacies of my work so people can understand how I did it.
Our job is only to hold up the mirror - to tell and show the public what has happened.
I spent a lot of time in the White House in the public areas where reporters are allowed to go, but I spoke to people about the private quarters as well. Some of the things I learned were small, novelistic details. For example, the fact that there were still pet stains on the carpets from the Bush cats when the Obamas moved in.
I'm not someone who's led my life trying to get publicity; I'd rather do my work and go home.
The public is a part of my real life.