Number one, Times 2

Tomorrow, the NY Times will publish its best-seller lists. American Sniper will be number one on both the hardcover and mass market paperback lists. As far as the publisher knows, it's the first time that's ever happened.

It is a humbling moment. But to say I have mixed feelings is an understatement. On the one hand, I'm certainly proud of the book - and even prouder of Chris and Taya, thankful to have worked with them, honored to call them my friends. They and their extended families - fathers, mothers, brothers, wives, children - are all exceptional people.

On the other hand - certainly I would trade every sale if time could be turned back a few weeks.

I guess the only thing to do is to take the attitude Chris took toward the book's success from the very beginning: to be grateful for the tremendous response from people, who so generously have listened to his story and taken the time to thank him, and all of our veterans and their families, for their service to our country.

Thank you all.