The American dream has now morphed into an expectation. And if it isn't provided, or if it doesn't happen, then people feel cheated.
I hope I've lived a life of science whose style will encourage younger people.
I certainly saw science as a kind of calling, and one with as much legitimacy as a religious calling.
I believe I am a person with unusual talents. I think I'd be a liar or stupid if I were to deny that.
I did get a very fine education, and not just in science. It took some pressure on the part of my elders to convince me that I really should take an interest in humanities.
I wish I had a talent for dropping things as well as taking on new ones. It gets to be quite a clutter after a while.
To have the recognition of your colleagues is great. The public attention is a mixed blessing.
Gene Autry was the most. It may sound like a joke - Go and have a look in my bedroom, It's covered with Gene Autry posters. He was my first musical influence.
I am endorsed by some of the greatest business people in the world.
I don't believe that competitions are important.
I am often attracted to people with whom I could not hold a five minute conversation.