He was easy-going. He was easy to talk to. He made me feel comfortable.

There's things during the trial that were out of my control, ... At times there's things in our lives that are out of control.

Fifteen- and 18-year-old women e-mail me and say what an influence and impact I've had in their life.

I just wanted to see her!

I feel there's something I have to share and I feel almost like I need to. There are so many women who can relate. They're questioning how I got through this to where I am today.

I've had to choose my battles ...,

Life is a series of stepping stones followed with a series of stumbling blocks ....

Pink lady caramel apple.

In the end, it all comes to choices to turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.