The next time some academics tell you how important diversity is ask how many Republicans there are in their sociology department.

If you have an important point to make don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.

Finding some quiet time in your life I think is hugely important.

I think there is a difference between Slate and Salon. I think we both serve important functions on the Internet. As more and more Websites disappear I'm thankful Slate is still around because it makes things less lonely.

I'm just very thankful. And I say that a lot because that's the most important message.

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it is important when you need it.

As a child I didn't know what I didn't have. I'm thankful for the challenges early on in my life because now I have a perspective on the world and kind of know what's important.

The most important role models should and could be parents and teachers. But that said once you're a teenager you've probably gotten as much of an example from your parents as you're going to.

The technology at the leading edge changes so rapidly that you have to keep current after you get out of school. I think probably the most important thing is having good fundamentals.

In consequence science is more important than ever for industrial technology.