“As a politician, you have to deal with someone wanting you to fail every day. I think I prefer being in a situation where generally people are rooting for me, and if they aren't rooting for me, they aren't out there to see my downfall. I respect the people who have the stomach for it.”

“I didn't get my first car until I was 22. It was a BMW 1602 and now I've got it back I'm waiting to restore it.”