Lecturing is that mysterious process by means of which the contents of the note-book of the professor are transferred through the instrument of the fountain pen to the note-book of the student without passing through the mind of either.

Theres a burgeoning film scene in Romania.

Part of George R.R. Martins brilliant storytelling is taking the carpet out from under your feet.

My parents are Polish. I dont know anything about Italian-ness.

Success is only another form of failure if we forget what our priorities should be.

Lecturing is that mysterious process by means of which the contents of the note-book of the professor are transferred through the instrument of the fountain pen to the note-book of the student without passing through the mind of either.

I suppose the things you remember about someone who has died are the funny moments. Those are the ones that stand out.