When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him read more

When I saw him speak here before, I could look into the audience and see people who look like him laughing at things I didn't know the references to. There is an intimacy between Chicago writers and the population of this city that I find really wonderful. It's warm and it's welcoming. It's a little like going to a Baptist church. They know when to say 'Amen'.

Kim kept going back to medical, complaining about the contractions, but they just kept sending her back to her cell.

Kim kept going back to medical, complaining about the contractions, but they just kept sending her back to her cell.

This glorious raid, like the others before it in New York, Washington and Madrid, has moved our battle right to read more

This glorious raid, like the others before it in New York, Washington and Madrid, has moved our battle right to the enemy's doorstep.

The opera is like a husband with a foreign title - expensive to support, hard to understand and therefore a read more

The opera is like a husband with a foreign title - expensive to support, hard to understand and therefore a supreme social challenge.

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can read more

Circumstances may cause interruptions and delays, but never lose sight of your goal. Prepare yourself in every way you can by increasing your knowledge and adding to your experience, so that you can make the most of opportunity when it occurs.

If he is out for a long time he will be a huge loss because he has been magnificent over read more

If he is out for a long time he will be a huge loss because he has been magnificent over the past few months.

On Blur bassist Alex James: I used to punch Alex a lot. He used to say really annoying things. I read more

On Blur bassist Alex James: I used to punch Alex a lot. He used to say really annoying things. I think he liked being punched.

Anybody who comes to the show should have an open mind. It's kind of different. Take your expectations of a read more

Anybody who comes to the show should have an open mind. It's kind of different. Take your expectations of a magic show, and forget them. This will change them. People have preconceived notions of what a magic show should be.

I played djembe, percussion, keyboards and I sang.

I played djembe, percussion, keyboards and I sang.