When the United States first went into Afghanistan in 2001, it devastated the Taliban and Al Qaeda in a matter of weeks using only a few hundred C.I.A. and Special Operations personnel, backed by American air power. Later, when the United States transitioned to conventional Pentagon stability operations, this success was reversed. Erik Prince Read Quote
I wrote ‘Redefining Realness’ because not enough of our stories are being told, and I believe we need stories that reflect us so we don’t feel so isolated in our apparent ‘difference.’ Janet Mock Read Quote
Bisping is a clean athlete, and it comes down to whether you’re clean or not. I’m totally against the use of drugs and steroids in the UFC and any performance enhancing drugs. Shows a lot about someone’s mental state if they have to do that. Darren Till Read Quote
It’s just a theory really, but I have always thought that your physical surroundings can shape your voice and personality. K. D. Lang Read Quote
I think I was 13 years old when my father put in my hands ‘The Spy Who Came in from the Cold.’ It was the first real adult book I ever read, and it opened a new world. Stellan Skarsgard Read Quote
I’m attracted to subjects who overcome tremendous suffering and learn to cope emotionally with it. Laura Hillenbrand Read Quote
December used to be very difficult for me. For many years, I fought the transition to the new year, was generally exhausted at the end of the year, and just wanted to hide. I described myself as a ‘cranky Jewish kid who felt left out by Christmas.’ Brad Feld Read Quote
Don Cheadle is up there for me. I’ve met him; he’s a cool little dude. I admire his work. Dule Hill Read Quote
Buddy Rich was one of the most incredible technicians in the world, on this planet, but the only people he could really impress, who knew what he was doing was another musician or another drummer. Dick Dale Read Quote
