Among the reasons that you go into journalism, I suppose, are some rather idealistic, even foolish reasons. In my case one of the reasons was I wanted to explain how things really work, how political power really works.

Robert Moses wasn't elected to anything. We're taught that in a democracy power comes from being elected. He had more power than anyone, and he held it for 48 years

My predictions are notably inaccurate

The ballet embodies the notes of music. And sometimes you almost feel like you can see the notes dance up there on the stage.

I like new ballets because they're totally new. As you get older, new experiences are harder and harder to come by, so it's pretty great to have a new experience.

Power doesn't always corrupt. Power can cleanse. What I believe is always true about power is that power always reveals.

The right of a minority is so important in a democracy.