Because TED is for, and by, unbelievably rich people, they tiptoe around questions of the justness of a society that rewards TED attendees so much for what usually amounts to a series of lucky breaks. Alex Pareene Read Quote
When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn’t want to see the magic. Nia Vardalos Read Quote
I’ve always loved Air Jordans. My favorite one was the Air Jordan No. 1 with the black front. What’s ironic about that is I don’t own a pair of those. I probably have countless pairs but they’re my favorite ones. I had the poster in my room. Those are my favorite Jordan shoes of all time. I’ve just never bought them for myself. Erik Spoelstra Read Quote
Occasionally a student writer comes up with something really beautiful and moving, and you won’t know for years if it was an accident or the first burst of something wonderful. Howard Nemerov Read Quote
I would do a Byrds tour or a Byrds record in a minute. I miss that band now. I’ve tried to convince Roger over and over to do it, but he’s not interested. Music isn’t something you can legislate into being. David Crosby Read Quote
New York is a place that can grind you down and spit you out. A true New Yorker doesn’t get ground down – he gets polished. Kurt Braunohler Read Quote
We travel so much as touring musicians and artists that sometimes, when you hear a great song that you really think could be on your project, you go ahead and record it instead of try to write it. Jon Pardi Read Quote
On one occasion I saw a banner where my name read ‘Sarvasri Bharat Balachandra Menon.’ I was amused and decided to find out the reason for this coinage. One of the organizers confessed rather sheepishly that they were sure about me getting the Bharat award but were doubtful if I was a Padma Shri awardee. Balachandra Menon Read Quote
