I believe that no man who holds a leader's position should ever accept favors from either side. He is then committed to show favors. A leader must stand alone.
When you stand alone and sell yourself you can't please everyone. But when you're different you can last.
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As far as loneliness I feel Los Angeles and its layout having to drive everywhere – it is a lonely place. It's an isolated city in that respect because you're driving to places alone listening to the radio.