I always had a long-term view of going into politics, so I suppose I was always careful. I mean, I got offered all these rinky dink tax deals, but I always paid my taxes. I am naturally quite conservative.

I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family.

Politics is gut commercials are gut.

The challenge in working in politics, particularly if you're working for a political party, is that everyone's a messenger.

What matters most in politics is personality. It's not issues it's not image. It's who you are and what you represent.