"XML data binding. Yes, it's yet another Java and XML API. Haven't we seen enough of this by now?"

"My wife, Leigh, has lived with a husband who has written for more hours a day than he spends with her, for nearly three years, and has always loved and supported me. That's saying a lot, because I'm a royal pain most of the time. I love you, honey. And as for that "few more months" comment, I've got a little boy coming in June (2002) who should make life even more exciting. When you read this one day, kiddo, remember that I love you."

"Last and most important, to the Lord who got me this far: even so, come, Lord Jesus. I'm ready to go home. "