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But I decided I wanted more education and I had to make a choice between starting law school, which was interesting to me, and going for a graduate degree in engineering.

One of the things I was taught in law school is that I'd never be able to think the same again - that being a lawyer is something that's part of who I am as an individual now.

My initial thoughts of becoming a lawyer changed in high school as I became more attracted to math and science and began talking about being an engineer.

Nobody wants to be a lawyer - it's hard work. But it was kind of my academic route.

I toyed with the idea of pursuing a career as a lawyer just because I like to argue.

There's a lot more to competence than a law degree and a modicum of courtroom skill.

What's nice about having an engineering degree is everybody thinks you are smart.

I think I finally chose the graduate degree in engineering primarily because it only took one year and law school took three years, and I felt the pressure of being a little behind - although I was just 22.

It doesn't make sense for me to be a lawyer in a place where there is no law.

I really honestly can't see myself as a lawyer. It's pretty much safe to say I'll never become one.