Bush always has viewed himself as an "activist," which flies in the face of some conservative notions, such as the federal government's role in education. — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
I don't want to paint myself as some kind of saint - that would be laughable - but I do think I've been able over the years to write humanely about subjects who are controversial and even contemptible. I've profiled… — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
Bush made a point of emphasizing to me that unlike his father's administration, his was one of significant "walk-in access" to the Oval Office. — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
Bush always has viewed himself as an "activist," which flies in the face of some conservative notions, such as the federal government's role in… — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
It was my intent all along to write a nonjudgmental narrative of Bush's presidency. Along the way, a number of liberal friends of mine… — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
I think there's an underlying insecurity to Bush with a rather classical genesis - namely his being the eldest son of a famous father.… — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
As a journalist, you sort of grind away, taking rejections as they come, building on whatever advances you've achieved. — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
I don't think of Bush as a particularly angry person - if anything, he has a facility for not harboring grudges, for letting things… — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
Bush told me, he doesn't watch TV ... though it's untrue that he doesn't read the newspapers. — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
I don't want to paint myself as some kind of saint - that would be laughable - but I do think I've been able… — Robert Draper Copy Share Image
