Money, media, and political power are very closely connected.

Everyone understands that in a modern economy - transparency, accountability, a working justice system are part of having a functioning, modern society.

We live in a world in which celebrity recognition, media access, and power translate very quickly into political power and indeed economic power.

Knowing where you have come from is important in forming an idea of where you want to go.

Anybody who cares about the functioning of democracy should be concerned about the blurring of lines between public and private interests.

If somebody has a monopoly position, and wants to keep that monopoly position, it means that you are effectively shutting out competition from other sources.

Today's common problem: The focus on results and projects, more than on people and their humanity.

Caleb!” The sharp, forceful tone demanded he halt. He found he had complied, but did not turn around. His voice sounded low and hoarse, likely because he couldn’t breathe. “Alex, I can’t.

You cannot have a really terrific library without at least one terrific librarian, the way you cannot have a really terrific bedroom unless you can lock the door.

I don't like to work with assistants. I'm already one too many; the camera alone would be enough.

Egypt loved the lotus because it never dies. It is the same for people who are loved.

Some people value sentiments over diamonds.

The process is not simply of constructing a new tonal from scratch, but reordering the one you have.

Smile...it makes people wonder what you're up to.

Computers are stupid.

You measure a church's strength, not by its seating capacity but by its sending capacity.