Every man in the back of their minds would like to own a bar or a racehorse. Graydon Carter backbarman Change image and share on social
As someone who came to New York in the 1970s, I was, like so many of my friends, a certified member of what we now call the 99 percent - and I was a lot closer to the bottom than to the top of that 99 percent. At some point during the intervening years, I moved into the 1 percent. Graydon Carter 1970sbottomcall share on social
Every minute you invest in kids you get back four times over. Graydon Carter backinvestkid Change image and share on social
In America, the top 1 percent led the country into war and economic devastation, leaving the less fortunate to fight for one and pay for both. Graydon Carter americacountrydevastation Change image and share on social
We admire elephants in part because they demonstrate what we consider the finest human traits: empathy, self-awareness, and social intelligence. But the way we treat them puts on display the very worst of human behavior. Graydon Carter admireawarenessbad share on social
People think they have to be ambitious. But at a certain age, all you want is to be around nice, decent people. Graydon Carter ageambitiousdecent Change image and share on social
You lose manufacturing jobs, you rarely ever get them back again. Graydon Carter backjoblose Change image and share on social
A workday lunch that lasts as long as a transcontinental flight is an impossibility for all but the most pliant and footloose of food tourists. To get in the game, you need a thick wallet, an adventurous palate, and a whole lot of time. Graydon Carter adventurousflightfood share on social
I don't do any research. It's all about gut. Editing - it's always about gut. Graydon Carter editgutresearch Change image and share on social
As any editor will tell you, startling newsroom revelations are generally met with queries about where the information came from and how the reporter got it. Seriously startling revelations are followed by the vetting of libel lawyers. Graydon Carter editorgenerallyinformation share on social
