Men are liars. We'll lie about lying if we have to. I'm an algebra liar. I figure two good lies make a positive.
If Mr. Obama wants to get things done, he must recognize that in Washington only the president has the power to make the first big move.
If you're writing a piece for the Boston Pops, the balance is towards one end. If you're writing a piece for a chamber music society, then it's towards another point. I won't make a final answer on that. I think it changes with every piece.