Here I am in my first command - a bit dazed but feeling very grand.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My first mission is to take care of our troops. I take that mission very personally.
Everything I do now is a first.
You speak of Lord Byron and me; there is this great difference between us. He describes what he sees I describe what I imagine. Mine is the hardest task.
I'm still young; I've had a couple things under my belt. I don't even think I've begun where I'm gonna be eventually. I really feel very much in the beginning of my journey. I feel very new.
I am here by the will of the Great Spirit, and by his will I am chief.
Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.' Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.
Do you know what I'm working on now? My first feature as a director.
If I'm remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that's plenty.
I've been through so much in my life. I've seen so much. I know how fast things can change. I know someone can be here one minute and gone the next.
Always do everything you ask of those you command.