article_snippet: There were some points where I was not prepared enough, but you gain experience by doing, not just watching or listening. '
article_snippet: It's like jumping into a swimming pool at the deep end.
article_snippet: You can see how to do it from the side, but you will never learn unless you jump in.'
article_snippet: But I always fight for my convictions.'
article_snippet: and I don't appreciate people talking about somebody when people don't have the courage to say it up front. '
article_snippet: I love the challenge.