Part of the challenge of doing ‘The Trojan Women’ — and something I struggled with as I was conceptualizing the play — was how to make it relevant without coming across as anti-solider.

The dialogue about corpses washing up was difficult to get through in rehearsals,

We’re in rehearsals and Katrina’s hitting, and we’re hearing about the National Guard troops and equipment that is not available for disaster relief because they’re over fighting in Iraq.

It’s about individual women and their personal tragedies, … The play traces the arc of the grieving process and what the women’s lot in life will be. I was telling the cast last night that...

These are the victims that we don’t see, or rarely see,

I think the play has a real resonance, given where we are right now.

He controlled all of his matches today. A couple of spots he got into trouble, but he’s a good scrambler. He pretty much controlled the guys he wrestled today.

He would have been a shoo-in to go in on the first ballot.

These craftsmen here are world-class craftsmen. It’s unbelievable what they can do.

I’m ready. I want to play Placer Hillmen football at Le Febvre Stadium. This is one of the best weeks of the year, it’s great to see all the alumni come back.

There’s a lot of work to do on this.

Ben Browder and [female lead] Claudia Black are terrific,

I’m not saying he can’t beat a lot of guys. But I’m worried about Tommy in 10 years, … As his friend I’m advising him not to fight. As commissioner I will not overrule his...