Some people are uncomfortable with the idea that humans belong to the same class of animals as cats and cows and raccoons. They're like the people who become successful and then don't want to be reminded of the old neighborhood.

Is it any wonder that for millions of men the only intimacy is physical, silent, and predictable?

Oprah is more than an institution. Oprah is a very special star in the firmament. I can't imagine a greater success than she's enjoyed.

Airlines are interesting. They not only favor celebrities, they court them.

A large psychic void is left by a loss of faith. So many Catholics have tried so many things to replace it.

Presenting statues of honor to reporters for covering an earthquake is like presenting a first prize to a doctor for performing surgery.

Everybody is under pressure to shut up and sing.