'Catch-22''s first readers were largely of the generation that went through World War II. For them, it provided a startlingly fresh take, a much-needed, much-delayed laugh at the terror and madness they endured. Christopher Buckley catchdelayendure share on social
I don't think I ever once heard Mum utter a religious or spiritual sentiment, a considerable feat considering that she was married for 57 years to one of the most prominent Catholics in the country. Christopher Buckley catholicconsiderablecountry Change image and share on social
I was an only child who had every advantage, every blessing, absolutely. Christopher Buckley absolutelyadvantagebless Change image and share on social
I've lived in Washington since 1981 and have been a faithful reader of 'The Washington Post' ever since. Christopher Buckley faithfulhavelive Change image and share on social
Sometimes when you tell a story, you reach a little bit too far just to make the story a better one. Christopher Buckley bitemakereach Change image and share on social
I can say this, now that my own beloved and irreplaceable parents are gone: George and Barbara Bush are parents anyone would kill to have. Christopher Buckley barbarabelovedbush Change image and share on social
I spent, whether consciously or unconsciously, most of my career trying to be something other than William F. Buckley's son. Christopher Buckley buckleycareerconsciously Change image and share on social
I certainly wish I were as good-looking as Aaron Eckhart. Christopher Buckley aaroneckhartgood Change image and share on social
I grew up in the GOP sandbox. My dad took me, age 7, to meet Herbert Hoover, in his apartment at the Waldorf Towers. He gave me a silver dollar. Being a young Republican, I spent it on comic books. Christopher Buckley ageapartmentbook Change image and share on social
