I think what Mr. West said provided one extreme that we should examine, ... I think a lot of things were said that needed to be said and we raised the money. That's why we were here simply to raise money and we did.

I haven't slept in days.

They nicknamed him 'Youngster.'

I haven't slept in days. Although I now finally know that my immediate family in New Orleans is safe, I have not heard from many, many friends and other family members, ... It is hard to sit in silence, to watch one's youth wash away. New Orleans is my essence, my soul, my muse, and I can only dream that one day she will recapture her glory.