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“We know from past history that when young people vote for one party a couple of times, they tend to vote for that party during their adult lifetimes in disproportionate numbers.”

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David Gergen

David Gergen is an accomplished American political scientist, author, and television commentator, born on May 9, 1942. He served as a staff assistant in the White House, handling domestic and foreign policy matters. Gergen has extensive experience in politics, working for several U.S. presidents and holding key positions in various government agencies. more

“If you look at history, every major realignment in our politics is a joining together of a new generation and emerging technologies. Obama has been a pioneer in joining the powers of the Internet with the principles of community organizing. Howard Dean used the Internet for meetups - Obama used it to create a movement.”

Together Community Technology Internet Emerging

Author:David Gergen

“Even though I've mostly done movies, TV has developed in such a wonderful way over the past few years in the sense that film directors are being involved and some fantastic actors are committing to seasons of series. There are some fantastic writers working in that medium right now.”

Done Past Film Wonderful Fantastic Over The Past

Author:Thekla Reuten

“I think it's very valuable as an actor to throw yourself back into having that direct connection with an audience on-stage and work that muscle. It is a very different type of work and equally fascinating. I mean, I've very much in love with filmmaking because I really love the way you can tell stories with a camera and how music and everything contributes to the story in a very direct way. But I also think it's very valuable to come back to theatre, so if the right script came along I would love to come back to London and do some more.”

Thinking Mean Different Audience Direct Valuable Theatre Filmmaking

Author:Thekla Reuten

“Everything I do, in the middle of it, I lose all objectivity. The business of comedy is kind of ridiculous in that respect. Your job is to have a lot of fun in a jar, then sell it. There's something inherently illogical and impossible about that, but that being said, this is as good as it gets.”

Kind Fun Comedy Impossible Ridiculous Illogical

Author:Dan Harmon