“After receiving strong encouragement from numerous people that I respe...” — Ann Callis Quote

After receiving strong encouragement from numerous people that I respect and admire, discussing with my family, and seriously considering it, I have decided not to run for the 12th Congressional District, a seat currently held by a man I admire very much, Representative Jerry Costello.

As a judge, I held people accountable when they did wrong. That's why I cracked down on violent criminals and stopped the big banks when they tried to kick families out of their homes.

I have a history of bringing people together.

I want to be a voice for the thousands of women in our community who work hard, play by the rules, and still are struggling to get ahead.

There's people who I admire like... Dr. Dre, Puff Daddy, Master P, people who built their stuff and are still going.

The Pathan people of Waziristan are proud people who I greatly admire.

Joseph Bazalgette created a sewer system which he originally sized for London's needs of the time - he then doubled it to anticipate the future beyond. These are the qualities that I admire.

I know that the writers I read and admire all have an influence on my work, but trying to determine to what degree any particular piece of input changes the way I think about writing seems counterproductive.

I'm not Catholic, but I have a great deal of respect for Pope John Paul. I think that he has stood firm on the moral issues, and I admire him greatly.