A lost election can have the jolt of a drop through the gallows door, leading to a dark night of the soul in which the future presses down like a cloud that will never lift. – James Wolcott
High expectations werent nurtured in my neck of nowhere back then – children werent fawned over from an early age as gifted and groomed for a prizewinning future self-esteem was considered something you had to pick from the garden yourself. – James Wolcott
Who elected Larry King Americas grief counselor? We, the viewing public, did, by driving up his ratings whenever somebody famous passes. – James Wolcott
After a decade this glum, we deserved a shot of Glee, a show that restored our faith in the power of song, the beauty of dance, and the magic of spirit fingers to chase our cares and woes into somebody elses backyard. – James Wolcott
I launched The Emeril Lagasse Foundation to provide culinary training, and developmental and educational programs to children in the cities where my restaurants operate. I think everyone has a responsibility to give back to the community if they can, and to help future generations learn new skills. – Emeril Lagasse