I think it's impossible for any of us not to find television, and the political process at its best on television, compelling.

I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America.

There will be good days and bad, which means that some days I may be cranky and some days really cranky!

I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world.

Patriotism is (like) loving your family whether it is good or bad, while always striving to make it better. Nationalism simply insists 'Hey my family is the best'.

I have never spent a day in my adult life where I didn't learn something, and if there is a born-again quality to me, that's it.

I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions.

Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous.

I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people.

I don't think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organization.

I'm not a slave to objectivity. I'm never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to different people.

The ego is a fascinating monster.

Now there is a new group every week; it seems like everybody and anybody can get into the charts.

Waves are toys from God.

I haven't any sort of plans for the future but I reckon things will work out in some manner.

Courage is the decision to fly straight into the flame while knowing the consequences.

Most people get better when they face competition.

It's – I write the books and let the market find who reads it. I guess a young adult is anywhere from ten to fifteen.

When Adam Smith was being incomprehensible, he didn't have the luxury of brief, snappy technical terms as a shorthand for incoherence.

I brought in the stories many times. I don't just do animation.

public opinion, the sum of private opinions, does matter, can matter often for good.