How absurd that our students tuck their cell phones, BlackBerrys, iPads, and iPods into their backpacks when they enter a classroom and pull out a tattered textbook.

Public education is the key civil rights issue of the 21st century. Our nation's knowledge-based economy demands that we provide young people from all backgrounds and circumstances with the education and skills necessary to become knowledge workers. If we don't, we run the risk of creating an even larger gap between the middle class and the poor. This gap threatens our democracy, our society and the economic future of America.

There were periods when the art market got overheated, but there is no reason it should appreciate dramatically.

People always say congratulations. When you're a successful bidder it means you're willing to spend more money than anyone else. I'm not sure if that's congratulations or condolences.

Without a doubt, stem cell research will lead to the dramatic improvement in the human condition and will benefit millions of people.

The inability to delegate is one of the biggest problems I see with managers at all levels.

I never stay anywhere — parties , museums, meetings — longer than 3 hours.