My own Esquire-style interview.
I’ll never be famous enough to justify my own Esquire-style interview (or talented enough to conduct such an interview), so I’ve created my own:
* Anyone who wants to destroy the power of labor unions is inherently against free markets. Organizing is a legal right, and labor is part of a free market. Eroding that right is to degrade free markets.
* TV is the ultimate time burglar. Other than a few sterling examples of entertainment, I don’t feel good when I’m watching TV.
* I’m impervious to negativity, but pervious to cookies.
* I understand why bright, young teachers leave the classroom to go into education reform. Fighting the classroom by classroom fight is exhausting and frustrating. Moving away from such a small sphere of influence to influence a whole school, district or state is very appealing. But, it doesn’t matter how many great minds we have in reform. If we can’t win the battle in the individual classroom, all the top-down reform won’t matter a bit.
* I love my wife. She’s taught me to enjoy cooking, activism and my faith.
* Sometimes you just gotta take a nap. But, there’s a such thing as too much. More than 30 minutes and you’re doing more harm than good.
* I miss being an observer and recorder of events. I am, however, excited about my ability to take part in events, instead of just observing. Now I just need to figure out the best way to do it given my talents.
* I’m ashamed I was ever a conservative. What the hell are these people thinking? Yes, government does create jobs. It is the most reliable job creator ever.
* Subcompact cars are the best. There’s not a parking spot I can’t fit into.
* Can’t wait for winter break to start. A few quiet weeks to think and reflect are so valuable. And, there’s a Northwestern bowl game here in Houston. Huzzah and go Cats!
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