No step the United States could take anywhere in the world would bring strategic benefits as great as detente with Iran.
Stephen Kinzer
One of the immutable patterns of history is the rise and fall of great powers. Those that survive are the ones that adapt as the world changes.
Iran, in its former incarnation as Persia, created the world's first empire, produced titanic figures like Cyrus, Darius, and Xerxes, and is one... →
The reason that Americans have not been able to see the great strategic benefit that could accrue from a closer relationship with Iran is emotion.
To frustrated Americans who have begun boycotting BP: Welcome to the club. It's great not to be the only member any more!
Now, I believe that war is never inevitable until it starts, but there has been a great proclivity in human history, and including in recent history... →
William Kirby
That's the great thing about being an actor: Stuff shows up that you never thought was going to go down. You get to play or experience an area of... →
Justin Kirk
No great television show has ever rested on just one person. They're all about great ensembles and storytelling.
There is probably some great acting that goes on in movies from people who have never been on a stage, but if you are in for the long haul, you'd... →
I have some great stories and I will get around to writing a book.
Sally Kirkland