Quote by Michael Mandelbaum
In my experience, its not just that serious books get a hearing on

In my experience, its not just that serious books get a hearing on comedy shows. But serious books get a serious hearing, as well as a funny one, on comedy shows. – Michael Mandelbaum

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The United States contributes to peace in both by serving as a buffer between and among regional powers that, while not preparing for armed conflict, do not fully trust one another. – Michael Mandelbaum

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Peace
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Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia. – Michael Mandelbaum

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After all, the past is our only real guide to the future, and historical analogies are instruments for distilling and organizing the past and converting it to a map by which we can navigate. – Michael Mandelbaum

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Come out is so funny to me because Ive never been in. – Adam Lambert

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Billy Crystal knows how to make people laugh. Hes got 30 years on stage… theres no telling him whats funny. – Harold Ramis

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I never know when I am being funny, and the other way too. I dont think you can think about that. I dont think you can try to be funny. Some people are just funny. – Christopher Walken

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I rant, therefore I am. – Dennis Miller

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