It never ceases to amaze me that two undergrads with nothing to do can make a bigger mess of the house in 24 hours than a rock band with a fully stocked bar.

The writer must be four people

1) The nut, the obsédé

2) The moron

3) The stylist

4) The critic

1 supplies the material; 2 lets it come out; 3 is taste; 4 is intelligence

A great writer has all 4— but you can still be a good writer with only 1 and 2; they’re most important.

Susan Sontag

Let me tell you something. I spent a year and a half getting health care passed. I had to take that issue across the country and I paid significant political costs to get it done. The notion that I am going to let you guys undo that in a 6-month spending bill, I said “you want to repeal health care? Go at it. We’ll have that debate” You’re not going to be able to do that by nickel-and-diming me in the budget. You think we’re stupid?

Barack Obama (via soupsoup)

Jeans and a top? I’m not wearing jeans and a TOP, that’s what you wear when you’re trying to get laid. I’m wearing a sundress and cardigan because I’m trying to get MARRIED!

the notorious J.K.M. strikes again