You say he did not want public scrutiny. You also say he was lying. But you also say he wasn’t vulnerable.

How and why do you know what gym mat tastes like?

That’s why they opt for kids who are ridiculously talented in one thing versus somebody who’s well-rounded and has great grades

Not that they need my defending, but a lot of child stars are genuinely bright. I think that comes with the territory for those who are able to navigate the system in which they work. I do think that a lot of schools find a mutual benefit in allowing a celebrity to matriculate.

I simply do not understand why a pharmacist who has not treated a patient is able to exercise his or her judgment and supercede a decision that a doctor has made for and with his or her patient.

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So basically she goes with whatever is popular?

She walked in a parade! What more do you need? GAWD.

Sadly, some people aren’t even pretending to like it. They actually like it.

I totally plan on being an old man who wears Docs and band tees and who goes to shows by himself. I'm going to have fun and do me.

Who told you that I haven’t?

The three party system doesn’t work at the national level yet.

I wouldn’t be so sure that she’ll win. I really cannot see the US electing its first woman president right after electing its first black president.

Never film the live performance with your phone.

I saw Neko Case last year, and we were informed before the start of the show that Neko banned all photography. She wanted people to experience the show, not behind a phone, iPad, or, camera. It was the most wonderful experience not to have to peer around people's raised arms and mobile devices.

I'm Flip, and my mom hates spicy food, but that didn't keep me from being hotheaded at times.

I'm seriously so disappointed.

Richie is pretty much the only character who has yet to do something completely contemptible.

That's why I don't buy sneakers that I won't wear.

The reason they're pushing 20% as the standard is because 15% is really the standard, but if they say 15% is the standard, then lots of people will still tip less than 15%. Saying 20% is the standard is a way of making sure they get 15%.