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I have family in Oklahoma City.

In some ways, I'm still a kid from Missouri and Oklahoma, and I'm trying to find my way.

While I have some regrets that this is my last opportunity to deliver a State of the State address, I appreciate and am humbled by the opportunities this great state has given me.

For only by nurturing the minds and strengthening the values of our children can we give them an opportunity to be full, productive citizens, to reach their God-given potential, and to have good jobs right here in Oklahoma.

We must give Oklahoma families the opportunity to thrive and prosper. We must give all Oklahomans the tools necessary to pursue the American dream. And then, we must get out of the way.

I like Oklahoma. It's a quiet place. You can work, and nobody disturbs you.

I find myself hoping I can get on a TV show, and then people from Oklahoma will come to my restaurant. Then I'll be able to make enough money to open my own place.

I loved growing up in Tulsa.

At a certain point I'm going to want to have a family.

The truth of the matter is that I live on an isolated cattle ranch in the middle of Oklahoma and that's not going to change.