Future historians trying to determine what it was like to be alive in fin de millennium America should read the last two decades of O. Henry and Best American short-story collections. Gary Krist aliveamericaamerican Change image and share on social
At its best, no art form is more thrilling than grand opera, yet none is at greater risk of following the dinosaurs down the cold road to extinction. Terry Teachout artcolddinosaur Change image and share on social
I just hope I can get another personal best. If I can do that, I'll be satisfied. Bonnie Blair hopepersonalsatisfy Change image and share on social
Disasters happen. We still have no way to eliminate earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, floods or droughts. We cope as best we can by fortifying ourselves against danger with building codes and levees, and by setting aside money to clean up afterwards. Seth Shostak buildcleancode share on social
It's important to have people around you with enough confidence to say if you are not acting in a good way. Normally, when you are at the top, people say everything is fantastic. Probably in that moment it is what you want to hear, but it's best to be reminded how to act properly. Rafael Nadal actconfidencefantastic share on social
My music is best understood by children and animals. Igor Stravinsky animalchildmusic Change image and share on social
A key to the mentality of the left is that it judges itself by its best intentions, and judges its opponents - America chief among them - by their worst deeds. David Horowitz americabadchief Change image and share on social
I knew I wanted to write on religious themes when I was a GI in World War II. I saw and experienced so much violence that I thought I could express my outrage best with music. Dave Brubeck experienceexpressknow Change image and share on social
I have made the choices that work best for me. I know I cannot please everyone, and that's fine. Marlee Matlin choicefinemake Change image and share on social
I imported the first Mac into England in 1984; you know, the beige box. I imported what I think were the first four that came into England. I never opened the instruction manual. That was the best thing about it. James Dyson beigeboxengland share on social
