On the record

"Part of what drives us to make art is to master those feelings [of pain and fear] and to achieve some kind of power over them by explaining to ourselves what they mean."

Kate Daniels
associate professor of English and acclaimed poet, on capturing the creative process

The Charlotte Observer, Oct. 28, 2001

"I'm one of those road warriors who no longer feels the thrill. I find myself checking flight schedules and travel deals, only to realize that I'm not going anywhere."

Donna Hoffman
professor of management, on her feelings toward business travel since Sept. 11

The New York Times, Oct. 22, 2001

"Our record is nothing but motivation. We need wins, no matter how we can get them, no matter who we're playing, no matter what the other team's status is. We need wins."

Chuck Losey
Commodores defensive end

The City Paper, Oct. 26, 2001

"With adversity, I think you just work through it and you try to become better -- a better man, a better coach. And hopefully you lead your players through it also."

Woody Widenhofer
Vanderbilt football coach, on not giving up on this year's season

The Tennessean, Oct. 23, 2001

Compiled by Kara Furlong