GW George Will Political Commentator, Author “Mitch McConnell, 72, is second only to Henry Clay as the state's most consequential public servant. McConnell's skills have been honed through five terms. He is, however - let us say the worst - not cuddly. National Review has said he has 'an owlish, tight-lipped public demeanor reminiscent of George Will.' Harsh. But true.” Skills Clay Notable ♥ 3
GW George Will Political Commentator, Author “Louisville, KY - Barack Obama lost Kentucky in 2012 by 23 points, yet the state remains closely divided about re-electing the man whose parliamentary skills uniquely qualify him to restrain Obama's executive overreach. So, Kentucky's Senate contest is a constitutional moment that will determine whether the separation of powers will be reasserted by a Congress revitalized by restoration of the Senate's dignity.” Men Skills Kentucky ♥ 3
Georgia O'Keeffe Artist “I am trying with all my skill to do a painting that is all woman, as well as all of me.” Trying Skills ♥ 3
Noam Chomsky Linguist, Philosopher, Activist “The rascal multitude are the proper targets of the mass media and a public education system geared to obedience and training in needed skills, including the skill of repeating patriotic slogans on timely occasions.” Media Skills Patriotic ♥ 3
Noam Chomsky Linguist, Philosopher, Activist “Over the years, there's been case after case when there were very narrow decisions that had to be made about whether to launch nuclear weapons in serious cases. What is this guy [Donald Trump] going to do if his vaunted negotiating skills fail, if somebody doesn't do what he says? Is he going to say, "Okay we'll nuke them? We're done?"” Years Guy Skills ♥ 3
Leonard Cohen Singer-Songwriter “I've expressed my gratitude to my son many times. And his career is far from undistinguished, and it was a great privilege to have someone of this skill bringing this album to conclusion.” Son Skills Gratitude ♥ 3
Lewis Carroll Author, Mathematician “All in the golden afternoon Full leisurely we glide; For both our oars, with little skill, By little arms are plied, While little hands make vain pretence Our wanderings to guide.” Hands Skills Afternoon ♥ 3
LB Lewis Black Comedian, Actor, Author “What I've found in my career is that 70 to 75 percent of comics are nice and have some sense of social skills, but there are those who end up in comedy because they don't know how to socialize. I don't want to deal with that group.” Nice Careers Skills ♥ 3
Kevin Bacon Actor “It's easy to get laid when you're rich and famous. When you're broke and unknown, it takes skill.” Skills Easy Rich ♥ 3
Henry Rollins Musician, Writer, Actor “I don't get a rush from anything. I did music as hard as I could. Acting for me at least, is a far more restrained performance than music. It requires a lot of skill and discipline. I'm not any good at it but I enjoy trying to be good at it.” Trying Skills Discipline ♥ 3
Henry Rollins Musician, Writer, Actor “I lack the skill to hold a story line for the length required for a novel or even a short story. I have never had an idea that could withstand a hundred thousand words, or even ten thousand words of rubber meeting the road.” Ideas Stories Skills ♥ 3
