Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it.
For much of its existence, design was all about convenience. We wanted to hide technology so that users are not distracted into thinking about the tools they use.
In the end, I hope there's a little note somewhere that says I designed a good computer.
I was educated by monks - I thank them dearly for the education they gave me, but I am no longer a Catholic.
I tell students that the opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out.
I've told several writers this, and, again, I get back to it, but if you want to make God smile, tell him your plans.
It is only requisite, for me to say to you, that the President places great reliance upon your skill, judgment and intimate knowledge.
Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.
'Social engineering,' the fancy term for tricking you into giving away your digital secrets, is at least as great a threat as spooky technology.
I was a Charles Schulz kind of guy. I didn't read comics books. The Warner Bros. guys were great - Chuck Jones and Friz Freleng.
Most people who get into power in the western world start with great intentions, but slowly they all become entrapped and hung by their own petard.
Ebonics - or black English, as I prefer to call it - is one of a great many dialects of English. And so English comes in a great many varieties, and black English is one of them.
In the scattered settlements of this Diocese, schools and Churches are of necessity for many years few in number, and multitudes of both sexes are growing up in great ignorance.
The great myth that many social scientists want to encourage is that there is an incompatibility between modern technology and traditional religion. This is absolute nonsense. If anything, it's the reverse.
When I left 'American Morning' in 2007, I'd focused on doing documentaries. But I thought 'Starting Point' was a great opportunity to be involved in the zeitgeist.
I know that all good things must come to an end and I've had an incredible ride. I just want to end it on the right note.
A lot of people think I grew up with just my brother and me, but mom was there even when she wasn't. We had a good household.
But it is no good using the tongs of reason to pull the Fundamentalists' chestnuts out of the fire of contradiction. Their real troubles lie elsewhere.
You know, we always tried to rationalize by saying you take the good, you take the upside, you got to deal with the downside, you've to take the downside.
I have a very, very good memory, and I always remember the people who have done right by me and the people who have done wrong by me.
A good idea will keep you awake during the morning, but a great idea will keep you awake during the night.
