The culture industry not so much adapts to the reactions of its customers as it adjusts them to itself.
I'm not a role model. I'm a father, a husband, a son, a brother, a friend. I'm a human being. I make mistakes. I have flaws. I'm not perfect. But I try to be the best person I can be.
A writer must be willing to be uncomfortable.
The value of an auction lies not just in the revenue it generates, but in the efficiency of the allocation.