Ideas matter in New York. I am certain that more conversations in New York are about ideas than anywhere else. Not just vague theories, but ideas that New Yorkers have the will, and the clout, to do something about.

Diplomacy, n. is the art of letting somebody else have your way.

Vote Labor and you build castles in the air. Vote Conservative and you can live in them.

Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home.

A broad definition of crime in England is that it is any lower-class activity that is displeasing to the upper class.

Having one child makes you a parent; having two you are a referee.

Being upbeat is the key to life.