Imagine the wisdom to be passed down from the classical Buddhist texts.

If you strip away self-effacement, charm and the spirit of mischief-qualities that make determination and ambition tolerable- you're left with a right ar**hole.

The utilities and facilities of major corporations can be confiscated and given to democratic collectives

What was so painful about Amy’s death is that I know that there is something I could have done. I could have passed on to her the solution that was freely given to me. Don’t pick up a drink or drug, one day at a time. It sounds so simple; it actually is simple but it isn’t easy; it requires incredible support and fastidious structuring.

The economy is just a metaphorical device, it’s not real. That's why it's got the word con in it.

Thus another friendship was dashed on the cruel rocks amid the storm of my self-destruction.

Imagining the overthrow of the current political system is the only way I can be enthused about politics.