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I learned more about elections on election night 2000 than I ever did during my 16 years of schooling.

I definitely learned about the inner workings of campaigns enough to know that I'm glad that I'm not in politics.

I don't try to sugarcoat things, but I also think my books make positive statements about the people and values in small-town America.

For me it's more important to look at each constituency individually and find a community I feel I can serve to the best of my abilities, and where I feel I can make a real difference, and further their cause.

I've been in a lot of elections.

I've learned the importance of changing people's minds at the grassroots level so that whoever does run will have a much better chance of encountering public opinion that reaches a critical mass and brings about a change not only in White House policies but in the Congress and in the state legislatures and all around the world.

My childhood, adolescence and high school days are unusually important. If there has ever been a time that I developed a uniqueness and sense of humor and the ability to organize, it was then. In those early days, I developed the skills that gave me a certain degree of success in American politics.

The big secret to winning elections is to get more votes than your opponent. My friend Representative Robin Hayes is a good example to study.

I've had an interest in politics since I was a little kid.

I knew quite a lot about politics before I went to Parliament.