Some historians trace the start of the War on Terror to November 4, 1979, the day the hostages were taken in Tehran. Stephen Rodrick dayhistorianhostage Change image and share on social
Baseball loyalists cite the game's legendary numbers - 300 wins, 500 homers, 3,000 hits - as evidence of the sport's elegance, beauty, and gravitas. What no one mentions is how wretched and painful it is to actually watch a former star gasp and sputter his way toward a legendary number. Stephen Rodrick 000baseballbeauty share on social
I was a classic attention deficit disorder kid, always bored and mouthing off at school. Stephen Rodrick attentionboreclassic Change image and share on social
Legends like Jim Murray at the 'Los Angeles Times' and Shirley Povich at the 'Washington Post' were the most beloved guys at their papers. They'd write a cherished column for 30 years, and that was it. There was nothing else to do, no higher job to attain. Stephen Rodrick angelesattainbeloved share on social
The everybody-loves-Jeff Bridges home base is, of course, 'The Big Lebowski.' Stephen Rodrick basebigbridge Change image and share on social
Unlike the LeBrons and A-Rods of the world, anointed as special from pre-K, Matt Leinart exudes an approachability rarely seen in superstars. It's why kids on the autograph line chat him up like a buddy with whom they could stay up late playing Xbox. Stephen Rodrick anointapproachabilityautograph share on social
Publicists cater to bloggers because they can play them; bloggers cater to publicists because they want their ads. Stephen Rodrick bloggercaterplay Change image and share on social
To build an empire - or win seven Tour de Frances in a row - you must have a Lone Star-size ego and a dash of megalomania. Stephen Rodrick builddashego Change image and share on social
Jeff Bridges wants you to take it easy, man. Stephen Rodrick bridgeeasyjeff Change image and share on social
If nothing else, the act of reaching a milestone often serves to reveal a superstar's true nature. Stephen Rodrick actmilestonenature Change image and share on social