Sam Kriss' Dangerous Idea? Pleasantness is evil.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Amanda Lindhout was kidnapped in Somalia and held for 460 days. She believes the key to her survival and healing is learning to forgive her kidnappers.
Deborah Pardes is the founder of the SIBL Project. SIBL stands for Songs Inspired by Literature.
Karen Russell bookmarks "A High Wind in Jamaica," by Richard Hughes.
Pianist Christopher O'Riley performs the classics but also covers the rock music of his own time.
Mindless Eating author and Ithaca native, Brian Wansink, cleans his plate on stage with Michael.
Colm Toibin is the author of a novel called “The Master,” based on the life of Henry James.
Anthony Zuiker, creator of "CSI", tells Steve Paulson that getting the science right in “CSI” is crucial; remembers how great it was when the Mob ran Las Vegas; and admits he’s the show’s gambling expert.
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