He Was Trying To Convince Himself That

I Think It's Difficult For Young People To Acknowledge Being Smart, To Knowledge Being A Reader. I See Kids Who Are Embarrassed To Read Books. They're Embarrassed To Have People See Them Doing It.

That's What's Wrong With Women. They Want You To Wait For Them Until They Get Ready And Then They Don't Even Tell You How They Feel.

As A Young Man, I Saw Families Prosper Without Reading Because There Were Always Sufficient Opportunities For Willing Workers Who Could Follow Simple Instructions. This Is No Longer The Case. Children Who Don't Read Are, In The Main, Destined For Lesser Lives. I Feel A Deep Sense Of Responsibility To Change This.

He Was Trying To Convince Himself That He Wasn't Guilty.

As A Child I Wanted To Be A Professional Athlete Or Lawyer.