“In life, all good things come hard, but wisdom is the hardest to come by.”
— Lucille Ball
Wisdom, Wit, and Reflections From Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein accomplished so much and influenced so much more that it is sometimes hard to separate the man from the myth. It is also difficult to reconcile that the brain that changed the world with E=MC2 could simultaneously make his confidants chuckle with his wry wit. Many of the genius’s eccentricities have been well…
The Wit and Wisdom of WC Fields
WC Fields (1880 – 1946) was one of the greatest comedic geniuses of all time. Recognized on sight for his distinctive large, red nose, enhanced by his love for liquor, Fields was also well known for his ability to turn a phrase: “I never drink anything stronger than gin before breakfast.” When asked, “How do…
Lucille Ball: Mistress of Comedy and Counter-Espionage
How Did Lucille Ball Break Up a World War II Spy Ring? Lucille Ball (1911-1989) was not only one of the undisputed geniuses of comedy, starring in I Love Lucy, Life With Lucy, and more than 80 motion pictures, but she also played an unplanned and unscripted role in counter-espionage. In 1942 Lucy was driving…
How to Change a Man According to Natalie Wood
Ever wonder how to change a man? Natalie Wood has some thoughts on this subject.
Benjamin Franklin Reflects On a Life Worth Editing But Not Regretting
Benjamin Franklin reflects on his life as he begins his Autobiography and considers whether he has any regrets.
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