But our trip was different. It was a classic affirmation of everything right and true and decent in the national character. It was a gross, physical salute to the fantastic possibilities of life in this country-but only for those with true grit. And we were chock full of that.

No More Games. No More Bombs. No More Walking. No More Fun. No More Swimming. 67. That is 17 years past 50. 17 more than I needed or wanted. Boring. I am always bitchy. No Fun — for anybody. 67. You are getting Greedy. Act your old age. Relax — This won't hurt

All my life, my heart has sought a thing I cannot name. Remembered line from a long- forgotten poem

Gonzo journalism is a style of reporting based on William Faulkner's idea that the best fiction is far more true than any kind of journalism.

Given my calling I had to stumble across people who felt the same way. I was a young reporter.

The first impression is always the right one. I rarely change my mind upward about people.

If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up.