They're more knowledgeable since I went away. But it's not something that's brought up.

They're more knowledgeable since I went away. But it's not something that's brought up.

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as read more

Each story I've written starts out as a vague idea that seems to be going nowhere, then suddenly materializes as a completed concept. It almost seems like a discovery, as if the story was always there. The few elements I start out with are actually clues. If I figure out what they mean, I can discover the story that's waiting.

It's been tough for me, personally. Novak was the toughest one. He was 6-10, shooting 3s all over the court read more

It's been tough for me, personally. Novak was the toughest one. He was 6-10, shooting 3s all over the court and getting screens set for him. I wasn't used to that; it really caught me off-guard. But it's an experience for me.

I don't see much risk of a blow out in financial credit spreads any time soon. The balance of risk read more

I don't see much risk of a blow out in financial credit spreads any time soon. The balance of risk favors some widening but I expect only slight moderation in 2006.

The hustle and bustle of Charlottesville has been great to me.

The hustle and bustle of Charlottesville has been great to me.

And he helped bring out the wounded, and the colors. You did not lose your colors in battle. And it read more

And he helped bring out the wounded, and the colors. You did not lose your colors in battle. And it was a terrible disgrace if you lost your colors in battle.

It's a very beautiful country and it has some of the Arab world's most interesting, best preserved, medieval ruins. And read more

It's a very beautiful country and it has some of the Arab world's most interesting, best preserved, medieval ruins. And it's also got a living culture which is exotic in the true sense of the word,

No man pleases by silence; many I please by speaking briefly.

No man pleases by silence; many I please by speaking briefly.

We're going to take it as a challenge, ... We're looking forward to it.

We're going to take it as a challenge, ... We're looking forward to it.