You can be president of the United States and have the best, most bipartisan-seeming idea in the world. But if it doesn't have a constituency, you might as well be town clerk of Toad Suck, Arkansas. Timothy Noah arkansasbipartisanclerk Change image and share on social
One of the best Christmas presents I ever got was the globe that I now keep right beside my desk. Tess Gerritsen christmasdeskglobe Change image and share on social
I organise jam sessions every month. We have an open session, so everyone knows about it, and we can get as many as 30 people showing up at the house. Somebody will play a tune, and everyone will pick up on it. My best friends are all musicians. Tess Gerritsen friendhousejam share on social
There is no better test of character than when you're tossed into crisis. That's when we see one's true colors shine through. So I try my best to make my characters personally involved in the plot, in a way that stresses them and tests them. Tess Gerritsen charactercolorcrisis share on social
Men are like wine - some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age. Pope John XXIII ageimproveman Change image and share on social
As conservatives, we know our principles, and we also know the best ideas do not always come from Washington. Kevin McCarthy conservativeideaprinciple Change image and share on social
I'm really trying to respond to the foods that are in the stores and just pulling the things that are the very best and cook what looks beautiful and is seasonal. That's the way to go. I love going to the grocery store and the market. None of it's drudgery for me. Washing dishes is the drudgery. Ted Allen beautifulcookdish share on social
I've lived a fast-paced life, but I had the best childhood. I didn't miss out on anything by having my daughter at a young age. Keisha Castle-Hughes agechildhooddaughter Change image and share on social
Laughter is not a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is the best ending for one. Henry Ward Beecher badbeginend Change image and share on social
I'm not the best audience for that because I'm not a great science-fiction fan. I just never got off on space ships and space costumes, things like that. Gary Oldman audiencecostumefan Change image and share on social