For a long time, I let my mother say what she wanted about me, and what was worse, for a long time I believed her.
Peter [Norman] never vacated from himself as to who he was.
I was a pallbearer. I felt, when I got the call that Peter had died, I didn't have any bank account, but I felt I needed to start walking then because there was no way in the world I would miss Peter Norman's service.
I think Peter Norman recuperated in the sense that people who knew who Peter Norman was, he built his character around the legacy of his family, in terms of what they taught him about equality and justice for all.
I'm not too proud to do any job to support my family.
[Peter Norman] was a man of principle and pride, had a strong moral character.
[Peter Norman]was born and raised under the auspices of his mom and dad being involved in the Salvation Army. He believed in humanity. At all costs, he believed in humanity.
I didn't want people to accuse me of being really depressive. I really tried to fight against that and not have a complete downer about the subject.
I actually don't think it matters how early or late you are as long as you hit critical mass.
Writing means not just staring ugliness in the face, but finding a way to embrace it.
I confidently affirm that the greater part of those who are supposed to have died of gout, have died of the medicine rather than the disease - a statement in which I am supported by observation.