I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I read more

I was an outsider. I was the egghead from academia who got in because the rules had changed. While I looked for validation from my fellow contemporaries, I instead found jealousy and envy. I did not find team spirit. This led to dissatisfaction, an unease.

There will be a huge political change within eight months and someone really huge is going to come in behind read more

There will be a huge political change within eight months and someone really huge is going to come in behind Stephen Harper in support of him and it will surprise Canadians. I had a dream a couple of years ago about Harper living at 24 Sussex and I still maintain that he's going to take the majority one day.

Muhammad does not believe in violence, Muhammad does not believe in punishment. He is the role model of all Muslims, read more

Muhammad does not believe in violence, Muhammad does not believe in punishment. He is the role model of all Muslims, and he was defamed and attacked in an unfair, inaccurate way.

There's been a little wear and tear from the travel. The 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds on the team definitely recover read more

There's been a little wear and tear from the travel. The 15-, 16- and 17-year-olds on the team definitely recover quicker than us coaches.

Presevo is about 90 percent ethnic Albanian -- it is a very tense place, I have been there myself -- read more

Presevo is about 90 percent ethnic Albanian -- it is a very tense place, I have been there myself -- it lies in a strategic valley,

Gavin creates a nice link between last year's squad and what we are doing this year. His ambition, energy and read more

Gavin creates a nice link between last year's squad and what we are doing this year. His ambition, energy and passion for the game will be a valuable asset to the Timbers and to the soccer community.

It's up to Gary. He's not some spectacle.

It's up to Gary. He's not some spectacle.

We had a couple of conversations (Monday) but there's nothing to report. At this point, I can't read the situation read more

We had a couple of conversations (Monday) but there's nothing to report. At this point, I can't read the situation at all.

Their [the waiters'] eyes sparkled and their pencils flew as she proceeded to eviscerate my wallet - pâté, Whitstable oysters, read more

Their [the waiters'] eyes sparkled and their pencils flew as she proceeded to eviscerate my wallet - pâté, Whitstable oysters, a sole, filet mignon, and a favorite salad of the Nizam of Hyderabad made of shredded five-pound notes. - The Rising Gorge, 1961.