There is something inherent in our democracy that tends to want to level. America is a little uncomfortable in the presence of someone who is distinctly superior in whatever way.
“The thing that really surprised me about strip malls in California, specifically Los Angeles, is that they have some really fantastic restaurants.”
“There's no question that California, in the last three or four years, has been privileged to add disproportionately to the economic growth of America, and to contribute to its technological productivity.”