That image of the common drunk is a myth. There is a thing called a maintenance drinker which may very read more

That image of the common drunk is a myth. There is a thing called a maintenance drinker which may very well be a mother of four, a welder or a distinguished business person. These people build up a tolerance and manage to still maintain their daily lifestyles while constantly struggling with this disease, because it is a recognized disease by the American Medical Association.

Growing older, I have lost the need to be political, which means... the need to be left. I am driven read more

Growing older, I have lost the need to be political, which means... the need to be left. I am driven to grudging toleration of the Conservative Party because it is the party of non-politics, of resistance to politics.

Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and the poor, but would be read more

Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and the poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful.

When we are young, wandering the face of the Earth, wondering what our dreams might be worth, learning that we're read more

When we are young, wandering the face of the Earth, wondering what our dreams might be worth, learning that we're only immortal; For a limited time.

They (the kidnappers) were terrorists from the south. We have not identified their specific group . . . We have read more

They (the kidnappers) were terrorists from the south. We have not identified their specific group . . . We have launched pursuit operations,

Prior to Marilyn Monroe, a star's life was hidden from the public. But now, instead of a glossy ideal, we read more

Prior to Marilyn Monroe, a star's life was hidden from the public. But now, instead of a glossy ideal, we see celebrity's ugly messes, including their drug and alcohol abuse, which, for many who admire these people, translates into a very dangerous message.

It's a great feeling when someone like Bernard Hinault comes up to you on the podium to say 'Welcome to read more

It's a great feeling when someone like Bernard Hinault comes up to you on the podium to say 'Welcome to the club

We are deeply sorry that this happened. Sometimes you can't control it.

We are deeply sorry that this happened. Sometimes you can't control it.

It takes great skill to tell a compelling story in under 60 seconds. These five directors have mastered the format, read more

It takes great skill to tell a compelling story in under 60 seconds. These five directors have mastered the format, using their talent, craft and imagination to provide us with some of the most innovative filmmaking out there today.