I qualified because I was an outstanding candidate.

I'm so stoked! I never expected to get nominated, I can't believe I'm on the same list as Clint Eastwood, Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen and everyone else.

While in school, I was privileged to be among the best students and even got a Federal Government scholarship.

I wouldn't have been surprised if they had voted me Most Likely To Kill Everyone At A High School Dance.

I wouldn’t have been surprised if they had voted me Most Likely to Kill Everyone at a High School Dance.

I don't care who does the electing, so long as I get to do the nominating.

I had worked so hard to be able to participate, to qualify, to be a part of it. And then I was completely stunned at how well I did. It was a surprise to me,"

I think it is great that I am nominated but until I achieve an actual win on the international scene and bring it home, I do not really think it carries as much weight.

The moment for which I had waited so long came and I folded my ballot paper and cast my vote. Wow! I shouted, ‘Yippee!’ It was giddy stuff. It was like falling in love. The sky looked blue and more beautiful. I saw the people in a new light. They were beautiful, they were transfigured. I too was transfigured. It was dreamlike.

I am very excited for this nomination. Actually, this is my third international nomination to this day. And to be recognized by two different organizations in the past two years is very encouraging and helps in reassuring me that I am on the right track.

The voters selected us, in short, because they had confidence in our judgement and our ability to exercise that judgement from a position where we could determine what were their own best interest, as a part of the nation's interest.

There are advantages to being elected President. The day after I was elected, I had my high school grades classified Top Secret.

I like to vote, but not be voted on. I don’t mind losing one on one, but to lose through a vote means the majority think I’m a loser.

If your people pick you out and give you that kind of recognition, it’s satisfying. I’m ecstatic and also humbled.