"A bully's universe: US foreign policy operates upon the premise that American men and matériel should be capable of reaching and controlling all corners of the world."

“I'm more inclined to linger in the science pages of 'The Week' magazine. But my principle obsessions are still watching sitcoms and football.”

“Advertising - a judicious mixture of flattery and threats.”

Source : Northrop Frye (1976). “The Secular Scripture: A Study of the Structure of Romance”, p.167, Harvard University Press

“Everybody has a colon. Everyone over 50 needs to get their colon checked.”

Source : Source: www.nbcnews.com

“Versace has always been a brand that I've loved, a brand that has supported me. I've been wearing Versace for so long, I come in here and I have friends here, and they really support what it is that I do. Our partnership has been great.”

“Complete masculinity and stupidity are often indistinguishable.”

“And my parents finally realize I'm kidnapped and they snap into action immediately: They rent out my room.”

“Pretty soon, we should see a few large regional blocs dominating global trade. The ones that lower trade barriers faster will grow faster...”

Source : "Why the WTO Is Obsolete". Interview with Daniel Altman, bigthink.com.

“Jellyfish serve as a model for bioengineers for the same reason yeast were once so valuable to geneticists: they're simple to deconstruct.”