Everything is more compelling when you talk like a human being, when you talk like yourself.
Ira GlassFor me to do a story, something has to happen to someone. It's a story in the way you learn what a story is in third grade, where there is a person and things happen to them and then something big happens and they realize something new.
Ira GlassBut sadly, one of the problems with being on public radio is that people tend to think you're being sincere all the time.
Ira GlassBrad Pitt is so good-looking there's a lightbulb inside of him shooting good-looking-ness in all directions.
Ira Glass