Shortly after the birth control pill was approved for public distribution, one woman wrote to John Rock, its inventor, "You should be afraid to meet your maker." Rock, despite being Catholic replied, "My dear Madam, in my faith, we are taught that the Lord is with us always. When my time comes, there will be no need for introductions."

I've always been baffled by how much we over-rate the statistically insignificant differences that separate competitors at the top end of the distribution.

Television allows the audience to argue with the creator in a way you don't in a movie.

There’s this powerful phrase in the legal world, “Difficult cases make bad law.” The exception is the difficult case. You can’t generalize them by definition. So although they are fascinating, they don’t solve any problem because they’re so one of a kind.

Acquaintances represent a source of social power, and the more acquaintances you have the more powerful you are.

Instinct is the gift of experience. The first question you have to ask yourself is, 'On what basis am I making a judgment?' ... If you have no experience, then your instincts aren't any good.

Father: 'Anything but journalism.' I rebelled.