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.
One of the greatest, smartest things I ever did was give my kids Angie as their mom. She is such a great mom. Oh, man, I'm so happy to have her.
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.
All the lessons you learn in film school from the people you hate are always the ones that are important. The lessons you think are great and thankful for never end up meaning anything to you.
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.
I think the whole DVD craze has provided opportunities for material that, for those interested in it, explains the whole history and background in getting a film made, which is great.
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.
