And slowly a discussion begins - as Morrie has wanted all along - about the effect of silence on human relations. Why are we embarrassed by silence? What comfort do we find in all the noise?
All Americans have something lonely about them. I don't know what the reason might be, except maybe that they're all descended from immigrants.
Alcohol, I had learned, was an eloquent if somewhat inaccurate interpreter. I had placed my trust that December night in glass after glass of it, eager not for drink but for a bit of talk.
Ah, my princess. Noble steed. How does the morning find you both?
My full name's Ed Kennedy. I'm nineteen. I'm an underage cab driver. I'm typical of many of the young men you see in this suburban outpost of the city- not a whole lot of prospects or possibility. Tha...
On a night quite unenchanting, when the rain was downward slantingI awakened to the ranting of the man I catch mice for.Tipsy and a bit unshaven, in a tone I found quite craven,Poe was talking to a Ra...
J. Michael Haller, Criminal Defense Attorney, Los Angeles, 1962.
Growing up, I had one very specific idea of what a wedding should be, and that was the wedding of Fraeulein Maria and Captain von Trapp in 'The Sound of Music.'
Fitness is important, but the most important thing is how you adapt and the way you feel physically. To adapt to a new position. To try to change your game.
I think the American Dream used to be achieving one's goals in your field of choice - and from that, all other things would follow. Now, I think the dream has morphed into the pursuit of money: Accumu...
My jewelry's all fake - from Claire's. Or I get it from my mom's boutique in Barbados.
I don't believe in gutter politics. I don't believe in gutter journalism.
Solidarity is the basis of my politics.
I've always made weird sounds with my mouth. I've always been fascinated by the sound design, what you can do with your mouth. I was the kid dancing around in third grade on the basketball court. Whil...
This circus that's advertised to show and furnish a little amusement for us heathens is owned by a woman, one whose pluck catches my sympathy every time.
The essence of global health equity is the idea that something so precious as health might be viewed as a right.
If terrorists are already on our southern border, a national-security failure has already occurred.
All the things I love is what my business is all about.
She could do anything with dynamite, except eat it.
It's interesting, isn't it? . . . the chandelier . . . it reminds me of mushroom soup.
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