The Irish tell the story of a man who arrives at the gates of heaven and asks to be let in St. Peter says, โOf course, just show us your scars.โ The man says, โI have no scarsโ. St. Peter says, โWhat a pity was there nothing worth fighting forโ?
Martin SheenOne of my favorite episodes in West Wing was the homeless man that died and they found, in the overcoat he was wearing, a card of the speechwriter, Toby. He had given that coat to the Goodwill and this guy had ended up wearing it, died in it and Toby went to his funeral. He turned out to be a Korean war veteran. It was our first Christmas episode and that was a true story - a member of the staff had done exactly that. So many of these stories were far better than any fiction.
Martin SheenI am a very conscientious golfer. I count every stroke. I learned to play that way. That is the only way I can play. It taught me to be honest. There is no greater virtue than honesty.
Martin Sheen