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They might object to some of my opinions, but they don't object to my behavior as a judge.

I have a temper, but I wouldn't call me abusive.

I haven't much opinion of words. They're apt to set fire to a dry tongue, that's what I say.

People say I'm shrill and strident.

I'm not shy about heated debate or passionate discourse, but when people get crazy or rude, that's a buzz kill. There's got to be a better code of conduct, some basic etiquette.

I'm honest about expressing my opinions. At the same time, I'm diplomatic in how I do critique things if I have a negative response.

I have never in my career embarked on a journey towards controversy. I have never deliberately set a flame.

I have a hell-fire temper.

I'm opinionated, but I'm not a vindictive person and I never say anything unprovoked, either.