As a businessman, I know President Obama understands what it takes to spark economic growth, because I have seen him in action.

Private-equity and hedge-fund guys typically come into a situation of mediocrity, where rapid change may result in a profit.

President Obama has shown he has the vision to support average consumers and taxpayers.

The Obama administration took rapid and decisive action to restructure GM and Chrysler. Within a fairly short period of time these companies were working effectively again.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

He loved adventure but then he got hired by accenture!

The Empire must fall.

The mere habit of writing, of constantly keeping at it, of never giving up, ultimately teaches you how to write.

Love and businesse teach eloquence.

How simple it is to see that we can only be happy now, and that there will never be a time when it is not now.

Chronically dysfunctioning families are also delusional. Delusion is sincere denial.

We love disasters that have nothing to do with us

If you're wearing a pair of shoes that's a little flashy, then it's important not to be flashy up top and vice versa.

I have sparred with commenters as a music writer (on The Rumpus, among other places, see e.g., my review about Taylor Swift), and that was plenty of training!