[It's kind of funny and also kind of awful, how many people in this place who are truly good and kind and strong don't seem to view themselves in such a light.]

Honesty is one of the best values anyone can have, I think. [And then, a less strained smile.] I like honest people.

[All of his favorite people are very, very honest, even at the cost of pleasantries or reputation at times. But he loves them anyway, because it's easy to trust them with what's important. It's easy to admire an honest person.]

--Pirates... I'd like to hear more about that.