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Politics is so personal, vicious and immediate, how are you going to get anything done? Even the local politics where I live have gotten so ugly.

I have been a practitioner of tough politics for many decades. There is little that amazes me and even less that shocks me.

I get asked a lot about getting into politics. I say, 'Take a look at politics. You tell me what seems appealing about that.'

I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family.

I entered politics from a completely different background from other people in this field, and that has helped me to see and deal with things differently.

I don't know much about politics, and I don't want to know. That's why I rarely involve myself in politics.

Politics is tricky for me. For most of my life, I didn't think it applied to me.

I never got into politics for it to be a career. It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.

Politics are close to me, but there are different ways of participating in politics.

I'm constantly looking for ways to learn and elevate your craft, patience for yourself, and patience for this business. It's not a fair business. You may be great, but it may take years for someone to notice what you're capable of because of politics.