It's generally my belief and those of others in this field of cultural studies that popular culture has a big read more

It's generally my belief and those of others in this field of cultural studies that popular culture has a big effect on the people who consume it.

With this one I just want to make sure it was OK.

With this one I just want to make sure it was OK.

There is no need to hide the reality from the world.

There is no need to hide the reality from the world.

When a 'Life of Brian' comes out with Muhammad in the lead role, directed by an Arab equivalent of Theo read more

When a 'Life of Brian' comes out with Muhammad in the lead role, directed by an Arab equivalent of Theo van Gogh, it will be a huge step forward.

Earnings have been good, but what you're starting to see is a return to the attitude about earnings that we read more

Earnings have been good, but what you're starting to see is a return to the attitude about earnings that we saw in the late 1990's, where you're seeing more talk about whisper numbers, higher expectations, and a more punitive reaction to numbers that disappoint.

I was surprised because the team had been doing well in matches and training. I even knew that the Poles read more

I was surprised because the team had been doing well in matches and training. I even knew that the Poles were scared of us.

I haven't seen this kind of support [for a tax cut] in the 26 years I've been in Congress.

I haven't seen this kind of support [for a tax cut] in the 26 years I've been in Congress.

I don't want him to think hitting is OK.

I don't want him to think hitting is OK.

All I want to do is make sure that art is available to all Americans in a participatory way, whether read more

All I want to do is make sure that art is available to all Americans in a participatory way, whether you engage in the art process yourself or you're an audience member.