Like most places, America has always had potent strains of anti-Semitism – crude and polished, K.K.K. and country club. But unlike many places, we have always had important strains of philo-Semitism as well; there is a long American tradition, with both Protestant and Enlightenment roots, of really liking Judaism and the Jews. Ross Douthat Read Quote
When I was a kid, I loved a heavy metal band called Motley Crue. I was thirteen when they came to my city, and I called every hotel in the Yellow Pages asking for a room by the name of their manager in hopes of meeting the band. After two or three hours of calling hotels, I got through, and the manager’s brother answered the phone. Steve-O Read Quote
In the same way that you’re driven in your business to keep innovating – Facebook is a wonderful example of constant innovation – think about doing that in philanthropy. Pierre Omidyar Read Quote
I have some really lofty goals that don’t even scratch upon the Olympics. Mikaela Shiffrin Read Quote
It’s hard not to get a big head in the film industry, there are people on a set paid to cater to your every need, from the minute you arrive until you go home. It’s kind of strange, but not unpleasant. Eric Stoltz Read Quote
I’m not an American actor. I’m a French actor. I’ll continue in France. If I could make another silent movie in America, I’d like to! Jean Dujardin Read Quote
