The hero was distinguished by his achievement; the celebrity by his name or trademark.

The star is the ultimate American verification of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Emile. His mere existence proves the perfectability of any man or woman. Oh wonderful pliability of human nature, in a society where anyone can become a celebrity! And where any celebrity . . . may become a star!

Historians will not fail to note that a people who could spend $300 billion on defense refused to spend a tiny fraction of that total to keep their libraries open in the evening.

A best-seller was a book which somehow sold well because it was selling well.

As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.

The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our life.

Standing, standing, standing - why do I have to stand all the time? That is the main characteristic of social Washington.