“I haven't pursued it as a senator because I know it's like spitting in the wind. But I still believe it's the right thing. And if I were governor and a bill came to my desk that provided for background checks at gun shows, I would sign that.” IfsKnowsBelieveStillsShowsHavensWindGunBillsBackgroundsChecksRight ThingGovernorsDesksSenatorsPursuedI Still BelieveBackground Checks Author:Wendy Davis
“I have a few things that I have written over the years that haven't been made, but I sort of feel like there was a good reason why they were not made. So I am not anxious to go back and fix them. I don't have something in the desk drawer that I think, "The time is right now. If I just do this, it'll be great." It is kind of out of sight and out of mind. I am thinking ahead rather than back.” IfsThinkingFeelsYearsMindKindMadeReasonWrittenHavensRight NowSightReason WhyAnxiousDesksDrawersThinking Ahead Author:Steven Zaillian
“I've got friends who are so good at getting away with things, like going up to the desk to get upgraded on a plane, for example. I haven't got any of that kind of confidence in those situations. I look so awkward. I act awkward. I'm really apologetic. I fail to get anything that way.” WayLooksKindSituationFailingHavensExamplePlanesGet AwayAwkwardDesksApologetic Author:Ruth Wilson