Growing up, my parents were very much about the Egyptian culture. They never really wanted to assimilate in American culture.

I remember growing up in suburban New Jersey, and all the computer stores were like, 'Motherboard Mayhem' and all these cheesy names.

That's what I did growing up. Other than being on the computer, I was watching TV and movies. I make no apologies.

I was a nerd, growing up, I was really into computers and technology, and most of my friends were basically in that world as well.

My mother did what all great leaders do: She sparked the growth of future leaders.

Boone Pickens should be commended for his leadership on American energy security, and for bringing Ted Turner along on some sensible approaches to enhancing it.

I wouldn't even go into the history of the last days of the Soviet Union, the withdrawal from Europe, and what promises were given at that time, because those were oral promises, and our leaders of that time strongly believe that, like in ancient Russia, a word given is better than any treaty.

Overall, the challenge of leadership is both moral and one of developing the characteristics that make us respected by one another.