The '80s made up for all the abuse I took during the '70s. I outlived all my critics. By the time I retired, everybody saw me as a venerable institution. Things do change. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 70s80sabuse Change image and share on social
Emigration, forced or chosen, across national frontiers or from village to metropolis, is the quintessential experience of our time. John Berger chooseemigrationexperience Change image and share on social
I was in martial arts starting at the age of 14, and I got my black belt by the time I was 18. Soon after, I was teaching an entire school, with about 150 students. It was unbelievably intense because of the self-awareness part of becoming a black belt. Brad D. Smith ageartawareness share on social
I grew up in a small town in West Virginia called Kenova. It's the city where the plane crashed from Marshall University. I watched the mountain burn, and my cousins were the volunteer firemen. I was 6 years old at the time. Brad D. Smith burncallcity share on social
Good intentions often get muddled with very complex execution. The last time the government tried to make taxes easier, it created a 1040 EZ form with a 52-page help booklet. Brad D. Smith bookletcomplexcreate Change image and share on social
Everything you've heard about Canadians apologizing profusely for things they shouldn't be sorry about is absolutely true. It is both sweet, endearing and worrisome at the same time. Having someone apologize for no reason actually makes me feel as though I should apologize for their need to apologize. Rachel Nichols absolutelyapologizecanadian share on social
I definitely want to manage. I just don't think it's the time right now. Don Mattingly managetime Change image and share on social
I look to longevity. I just consider myself an actress and getting good roles. If being a 'superstar' gets me good roles, then that's a positive thing. But my goal isn't just to be a superstar. It's to act for a long time. Penelope Ann Miller actactressgoal share on social
I hate committing myself to anything. It's probably the lack of discipline, honestly. I'm probably a spoiled brat worried about getting my way every time. Cameron Diaz bratcommitdiscipline Change image and share on social