It’s so nice to know a genius

Sobriety, laudable in many respects, does imply rigidity of thought. The best presidents were open-minded, and generally open to a drink. The nondrinkers, at least over the last century or so, were terrible presidents.

The long, agonizing demise of “Futurama” — the way Fox stretched out 4 seasons over nearly 6 years — has had an unexpected bright spot: The show was nominated for a couple of Emmys today, a year  [more...]