"Then why-" "I am not given to discussing my personal motivations," said Worf stiffly.

Though Mr. Litow declined to discuss his daughter's motivations, the family's decision would have been no different from one that many middle-class parents make.

She sat in on most subsequent readings, sometimes discussing the characters' motivations or giving them emotional "adjustments" to try on their next attempt.

During a 2009 interview, Jones discussed her motivations in creating and developing the character of Zara.

He had no intention of discussing his motivations, particularly here on the bridge.

Investigators secretly videotaped reputed gang members discussing their motivations and tactics in carrying out murders.

But until now, Mr. Johnson refused to discuss his motivations.

In an interview in 2007, Smith discussed his character's motivations.

"Shall we discuss our separate motivations now, or do you prefer to wait until we can explain them in front of Direc- tor Dios?"

He documented the physical characteristics of man on a statistical basis and discussed man's motivations when acting in society.