Repartee is perfect when it effects its purpose with a double edge. It is the highest order of wit, as read more

Repartee is perfect when it effects its purpose with a double edge. It is the highest order of wit, as it indicates the coolest yet quickest exercise of genius, at a moment when the passions are roused.

We weren't in the shooters' faces. And then we were not physical enough on the boards.

We weren't in the shooters' faces. And then we were not physical enough on the boards.

As much as I didn't want to change, lifestyles do change.

As much as I didn't want to change, lifestyles do change.

The fact that we write about it doesn't mean we play better than ordinary players at all.

The fact that we write about it doesn't mean we play better than ordinary players at all.

I expected them to drive to the hoop. I think it might have been one of those instances where they read more

I expected them to drive to the hoop. I think it might have been one of those instances where they were young kids and they have not been here before and they tensed up a little and took those 3-pointers. But, you look at that team and they are so well coached. My guys didn't mind being on defense at the end and I think they were confident and comfortable because they had been in that situation before. The experience of being in the championship game before definitely paid off for us.

I felt ashamed for what I had done. I don't have any excuses. I did what I did. I take read more

I felt ashamed for what I had done. I don't have any excuses. I did what I did. I take full responsibility for myself and my actions. I wouldn't pawn this off on anybody. I'm sorry it happened. And I hurt people.

They just made the tough shots. We were there in their face and they made things happen. We can't hang read more

They just made the tough shots. We were there in their face and they made things happen. We can't hang our heads.

Royko said it was the worst thing anybody could ever do to him, ... Here he had been gratuitously nasty, read more

Royko said it was the worst thing anybody could ever do to him, ... Here he had been gratuitously nasty, and the guy calls up and makes a joke about it. He said it was totally disarming. It was also totally brilliant.

I have been given some information that confirms the presence of Syrian intelligence agents still operating inside Lebanon. This includes read more

I have been given some information that confirms the presence of Syrian intelligence agents still operating inside Lebanon. This includes the infiltration by Syria of the Lebanese security forces, some of whom are acting for Syria.