What I have Learned in 50 years

1. The most powerful force in the universe is gossip. 2. The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers. 3. Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance. 4. People who want to share their religious views with you almost never want you to share yours with them. 5. The main accomplishment of almost all organized protests is to annoy people who are not in them. 6. You should not confuse your career with your life. 7. No matter what happens, somebody will find a way to take it too seriously. 8. When trouble arises and things look bad, there is always one individual who perceives a solution and is willing to take command. Very often, that individual is crazy. 9. There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."