When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him read more

When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him laughing at things I didn't know the references to. There is an intimacy between Chicago writers and the population of this city that I find really wonderful. It's warm and it's welcoming. It's a little like going to a Baptist church. They know when to say 'Amen'.

It has a coarse texture and a rich, beefy taste only matched by hanger steak,

It has a coarse texture and a rich, beefy taste only matched by hanger steak,

The economy is not in a recession. This economy had enormous spending imbalances that it had to work out.

The economy is not in a recession. This economy had enormous spending imbalances that it had to work out.

Comedy is second nature for me.

Comedy is second nature for me.

The Forest Service is not obligated to abide by state rules, but we try to work with them. There's also read more

The Forest Service is not obligated to abide by state rules, but we try to work with them. There's also nothing in the state law that controls what a private landowner can do.

Why have we given George W. Bush such an easy ride when-until now, that is-when actually his qualifications are questionable?

Why have we given George W. Bush such an easy ride when-until now, that is-when actually his qualifications are questionable?

The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,

The whole thing goes back to the presence of God,

I have an engagement ring, which is my favorite accessory.

I have an engagement ring, which is my favorite accessory.

I was pleased with the way we responded tonight. That's a real fine team. Our defense down the stretch was read more

I was pleased with the way we responded tonight. That's a real fine team. Our defense down the stretch was a significant factor in the game.