Why are we inspired by another person's courage? Maybe because it gives us the sweet and genuine surprise of discovering some trace, at least, of the same courage in ourselves.
Laurence ShamesWhen it became clear that Lennon was not going to speak with me, it really became a how-I-didn't-get-the-story story. It was a caper.
Laurence ShamesI never intended to be a journalist. Frankly, I don't think I ever was a journalist. I backed into it.
Laurence ShamesI've never written a hard journalism piece in my life. I've never wanted to do that.
Laurence Shames