Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out read more

Every writer hopes or boldly assumes that his life is in some sense exemplary, that the particular will turn out to be universal.

At the start of the year, I pray for the happiness of the Japanese people and peace in the world.

At the start of the year, I pray for the happiness of the Japanese people and peace in the world.

It is clear that the revenue environment is stronger than anticipated and consensus upgrades are likely today.

It is clear that the revenue environment is stronger than anticipated and consensus upgrades are likely today.

I've learned to shy away from speculation and just go out on the field and do what I can do. read more

I've learned to shy away from speculation and just go out on the field and do what I can do. The rest is out of my control. You'll drive yourself crazy speculating.

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked read more

I understand the power of this kind of an institution to improve the quality of life for people. I've worked in nonprofit, humanities-oriented projects all of my life. For me personally, the opportunity to support people's ideas is critical.

Dean probably scares the market the most because he, for now at least, is calling for rolling back all of read more

Dean probably scares the market the most because he, for now at least, is calling for rolling back all of the tax cuts.

I like to mumble when I act, 'cause I think it's more realistic. For some reason, the impediment has given read more

I like to mumble when I act, 'cause I think it's more realistic. For some reason, the impediment has given me the accent of a Mexican gangster.

Godzilla's a monster for the '90s. He's been working out.

Godzilla's a monster for the '90s. He's been working out.

We batted ourselves into a very good position and then batted ourselves into a very bad position.

We batted ourselves into a very good position and then batted ourselves into a very bad position.