“People who end up living their dreams are not those who are lucky and gifted, but those who are stubborn, resolute and willing to sacrifice.” How to Get Doping Out of Sports – The New York Times And while I’ve got your attention, I want to talk about compromise. Artists don’t. I can’t stop watching […]

She won the gold last night. In case you were oblivious to the hype, last night, in a counterprogramming move against the Olympics, Comedy Central premiered its roast of Roseanne. And Amy Schumer stole the show. Who is Amy Schumer? Damned if I know. Well, I know a little. I heard her on Stern. She […]

I missed “Waterloo Sunset.” What kind of wonderful world do we live in where an iconoclastic, irascible rock star who’s alienated almost all the people surrounding him can be featured in the finale of the world’s greatest sporting event? Long as I gaze on, Waterloo Sunset, I am in paradise. I was gonna watch the […]

Who do you go to for guidance? Who understands how the game is really played? Who can help you navigate the waters, help you get to your destination? It’s usually not your best friend. He or she will tell you what you want to hear, not what you need to know. And your parents… You […]