We aren't here today because of Michael Roberts. We're not here today because of what he had or didn't have, read more

We aren't here today because of Michael Roberts. We're not here today because of what he had or didn't have, where he lived or didn't live. We're here today because these four men are murderers.

"Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, goddam 'em, let 'em wait!" [Ethan Allen, to his physician who said "General, read more

"Waiting, are they? Waiting, are they? Well, goddam 'em, let 'em wait!" [Ethan Allen, to his physician who said "General, I fear the angels are waiting for you", quoted in Saturday Review, April 5, 1958]

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

As one who loves literature, art, music and history, I've been deeply rooted in the Harlem Renaissance for many years.

I've come to the time in my life where I'd like to step back and look at different avenues of read more

I've come to the time in my life where I'd like to step back and look at different avenues of life and see where they lead.

We're pretty much on schedule, ... We are talking to some people right now, but mergers are unpredictable. ... We'd read more

We're pretty much on schedule, ... We are talking to some people right now, but mergers are unpredictable. ... We'd like to see a transaction in the early part of 2006, but whether we will or not, frankly, depends on the sellers.

We really get two weeks instead of three (after the dead period). It will be fast and furious.

We really get two weeks instead of three (after the dead period). It will be fast and furious.

Let them hate, so long as they fear.

Let them hate, so long as they fear.

I've never understood why people consider youth a time of freedom and joy. It's probably because they have forgotten their read more

I've never understood why people consider youth a time of freedom and joy. It's probably because they have forgotten their own.

We're fortunate we didn't have any additional fatalities,

We're fortunate we didn't have any additional fatalities,