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Andy Rooney Thoughts


Here's what I have learned.

I've learned...


That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.


That when you're in love, it shows.


That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.


That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.


That being kind is more important than being right.


That you should never say no to a gift from a child.


That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.


That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.


That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold, and a heart to understand.


That simple walks with my father, around the block on summer nights when I was a child, did wonders for me as an adult.


That life is like a roll of toilet paper - the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.


That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.


That money doesn't buy class.


That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.


That under everyone's hard shell, is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.


That the Lord didn't do it all in one day - what makes me think that I can?


That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.


That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.


That love, not time, heals all wounds.


That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.


That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.


That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheek.


That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.


That life is tough, but I'm tougher.


That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.


That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.


That I wish I could have told my mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.


That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow, he may have to eat them.


That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.


That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.


That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, you're hooked for life.


That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but that all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.


That it's best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it's requested, and when it's a life threatening situation.


That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Brian Anderson on Media Freedom

Brian Anderson is the author of South Park Conservatives, and now he's got a new book out with Adam Thierer entitled A Manifesto for Media Freedom. We talk to Anderson about efforts to restore the Fairness Doctrine, the prospect of media regulation via subterfuge, and the likelihood of efforts to squash the alternative media in the next Congress -- as well as what to do about it.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Adam Shepard on Making it from Scratch

Can you still make it from scratch in America? That's the question that Adam Shepard asked himself in college. On graduation, he took a train to Charleston, South Carolina and started out with nothing but $25 and a backpack. A year later, he had a car, and apartment, and $2500 in the bank. How he did it -- and what he learned along the way -- is the story of his new book, Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the Search for the American Dream.

We talk to Shepard about what it takes to get ahead, how better-off Americans have lost touch with the world of work, and what politicians and pundits ought to be talking about.

Music is by Todd Steed and the Suns of Phere.

The Glenn and Helen Show: T. Boone Pickens on Wind Energy

T. Boone Pickens is an oilman, a takeover expert, and a longtime observer of the American scene. He's got a new book out -- The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future -- and a new wind energy plan for reducing America's dependence on imported oil.

We talk to Pickens about oil dependence, wind power, NIMBYism, and the future of America -- plus, how to get rich and the future of entrepreneurialism among American youth.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Carla Howell on Ending the Income Tax in Massachusetts

Like many states, Massachusetts has an income tax. But in Massachusetts, people are trying to do something about it. Libertarian activist Carla Howell organized an initiative in 2002 that would have abolished the state income tax. It got over 45% of the vote, and now she's back with another effort.

We talk to her about libertarian politics, politicians and taxes, and whether this initiative might start a national anti-tax trend. Plus, what you can do, if you want to help.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Kathleen Parker on Why Men Matter

They used to say that it was a man's world, but you don't hear that much any more. Women outnumber men in college, get preferential legal treatment in many areas, and in general seem to be doing better, while boys lag girls in education and men generally seem to be doing worse. Should anyone care?

Yes, says Kathleen Parker in her new book, Save the Males: Why Men Matter Why Women Should Care. We talk with her about what's going on, why the condition of men matters to women, and why many men are afraid to speak out. Plus, Barack Obama on fatherhood.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Doug Feith on War and Decision

Douglas J. Feith served as Undersecretary of Defense for Policy from 2001 through 2005. His new book, War and Decision: Inside the Pentagon at the Dawn of the War on Terrorism, looks at the response to the 9/11 attacks, the invasion of Afghanistan, and most significantly the Iraq war and its aftermath. Feith's book is copiously documented, and he's also made a lot of his documents available on his website. But the book, though selling well online, hasn't gotten the kind of Big Media attention you'd expect. We talk to him about the war, the Bush Administration, the media, and whether the American political class is up to dealing with matters of national security.

Show archives are at GlennandHelenShow.com. Music is by Mobius Dick.

The Glenn & Helen Show: Robert Kagan on the Return of History

In the 1990s, people talked about the "end of history," when international power politics wouldn't really matter. In his new book, The Return of History and the End of Dreams, Robert Kagan talks about democracy, autocracy, and the return of Great Power politics to international relations.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Fred Thompson on John McCain and Judges

With Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama still slugging it out in the Democratic primaries, John McCain has already cleared the way to the Republican nomination. He's spending his time laying out his positions for the general election, and one of the most important issues has to do with judicial nominations. We were lucky enough to catch up with McCain's friend Fred Thompson, who talked with us about McCain's positions, the current and possible future states of the federal judiciary, and whether there's a place for an Attorney General Fred Thompson in a McCain administration. ("No Ma'am" he responded, when Helen asked.)

The Glenn and Helen Show: Cass Sunstein on Libertarian Paternalism

Cass Sunstein is the Karl Llewellyn Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Chicago, and the coauthor, with Chicago colleague Richard Thaler, of Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.

Sunstein and Thaler espouse a theory of "Libertarian Paternalism," in which people have more choice than they do now, but in which ignorance and sloth are exploited to encourage them to make good choices even when they're lazy. We talk about libertarian paternalism, the virtues and vices of technocracy, and which Presidential candidates favor Sunstein and Thaler's approach.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Michael Yon on the Moment of Truth in Iraq

Michael Yon is a blogger, and independent journalist, and he's actually the longest serving embedded journalist in Iraq. He's also got a new book out, Moment of Truth in Iraq: How a New 'Greatest Generation' of American Soldiers is Turning Defeat and Disaster into Victory and Hope. It's a terrific book, and a must-read for anyone interested in the war on terror.

We talk to Michael about independent blogging, the situation in Iraq and how it's changed since he started reporting in 2004, and his new book. Plus, advice for the Presidential candidates on what to say, and do, about Iraq over the coming year.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Retiring Rich Despite Economic Turmoil

Tax Day is approaching, the markets are turbulent, and people are wondering how to move financially. So we talked with Jim Schlagheck, producer of public TV's Retirement Revolution and author of The Cash-Rich Retirement: Use the Investing Techniques of the Mega-Wealthy to Secure Your Retirement Future. The book is interesting, action-oriented, and -- in my opinion -- more conservative and realistic than a lot that I've read. Our discussion includes what to do financially, how the housing bubble and the "coming demographic storm" of Baby-Boomer retirements are likely to affect investments, and what economic problems will confront the next President.

Music is by Mobius Dick. Show archives are at GlennandHelenShow.com.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Austin Bay and Jim Dunnigan on Iraq, Venezuela, and America

We talk to Jim Dunnigan, publisher of StrategyPage.com and author of numerous books on war, intelligence and security, and Austin Bay, who blogs at AustinBay.net, and who is the author of both novels and nonfiction works on war and military matters. They fill us in on the latest developments in Iran, Iraq, and Venezuela, and talk about why the Obama Campaign is good for America.

Music is by Mobius Dick. Show archives are at GlennandHelenShow.com.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Troy Dunn on Raising Kids to be Rich

Want to raise a rich kid? Or at least a kid who knows how to make money without waiting for someone else to offer a job? That's what Troy Dunn offers in his new book, Young Bucks: How to Raise a Future Millionaire. We talk to Troy about why parents should want their kids to be entrepreneurial, how to encourage them to strike out on their own, and what the Presidential candidates are missing when they talk about economics.

Music is by Mobius Dick. Show archives are at GlennandHelenShow.com.

The Glenn and Helen Show: Mitt Romney Talks Super Tuesday

With the Super Tuesday primaries just a couple of days away, we caught up to Mitt Romney and asked him about gun control -- he says he'll veto any gun control bills that cross his desk as President -- about the economy, and about John McCain. Plus, whether Romney is mean enough for politics. Can he pull off a Turnaround?

The Glenn and Helen Show: Rudy Giuliani and Gene Sperling on Politics and Policy

It's an bipartisan election double-header, featuring interviews with Republican candidate Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton economic adviser Gene Sperling. We talk to both about the Second Amendment, energy policy, terrorism, and Hillary's stimulus plan. Plus, Helen cracks Glenn up with an observation on podcast tax credits.

Music is "Black UFOs" by Mobius Dick.