49 Quotes by Stephen Rodrick

There are 316 million people in the United States of America. About six million of them watch 'Homeland,' Showtime's thriller about world terror, paranoia, and bipolar disorder. That's about 2 percent of the population; roughly what the guy with the beard running on the Libertarian Party ticket gets when he runs for Congress.

Maybe it's impossible to spend time with Patrick Stewart and not have the conversation move to the extraterrestrial.

Occasionally, a young catcher is born with a backup's soul. Bob Montgomery was on the Red Sox opening day roster for the entire 1970s, yet he never had more than 254 at-bats in a season.

Jeff Bridges wants you to take it easy, man.

Some historians trace the start of the War on Terror to November 4, 1979, the day the hostages were taken in Tehran.

A colleague once nicknamed me - half mocking - the 'magical stranger' because I get people to tell me things.

As a kid, Terry Bradshaw didn't amaze me. My hero was Steelers backup Terry Hanratty, who nabbed two Super Bowl rings while completing three passes.

If nothing else, the act of reaching a milestone often serves to reveal a superstar's true nature.

More than any other major sport, professional or amateur, college football games are decided by the physical incompetence and downright chokery of their players.