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“Caltech was a meat grinder like I could never have imagined.”

Book:Discovery - A Memoir

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Discovery - A Memoir

This memoir delves into the author's life experiences, reflecting on moments of discovery and personal growth. more

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Vernon L. Smith

Vernon L. Smith is an esteemed economist renowned for his pioneering work in experimental economics. Born on January 1, 1927, he has received numerous honors throughout his career, including the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1991. more

“So, Im thinking of a name for a villain that has a sense of humor. I thought of The Joker as a name, and as soon as I thought that, I associate it with the playing card, as my family had a tradition of champion playing; my brother was a contract champion bridge player. There were always cards around the house.”

Thinking House Names Player Brother Tradition My Family Cards Bridges Champion My Brother Sense Of Humor Contracts Villain Associates Playing Cards

Author:Jerry Robinson

“Even though at 17 it was limited, I had a life before Batman.”

Author:Jerry Robinson

“I always felt that heroes were essentially dull. Villains were more exotic and could do more interesting things.”

Felt Interesting Hero Dull Villain Interesting Things Exotic

Author:Jerry Robinson

“When comics came along in the 1930s there was a talent pool waiting. And one reason is so many areas were closed to Jews. Colleges, advertising agencies, many of the corporations - the doors that were closed led to the one that was open.”

Reason Waiting Doors Talent College Areas Jew Advertising Corporations Agency Pool 1930s Advertising Agencies

Author:Jerry Robinson

“Looking at the Batman pages is like revisiting my youth. My first seven years in New York were the first seven years of Batman itself. While my time on Batman was important and exciting and notable considering the characters that came out of it, it was really just the start of my life.”

Years Firsts Important Character New York Youth Pages Exciting Seven My Time Considering Seven Years Notable

Author:Jerry Robinson

“Dublin people think they are the center of the world and the center of Ireland. And they don't realize that people have to leave Ireland to get work, and they look down on people who do.”

People Thinking World Looks Realizing Ireland Dublin Center Of The World

Author:Martin McDonagh

“When you've got good actors, they're going to come up with good stuff, but you're never quite sure how the dynamics are going to work between them.”

Actors Stuff Come Up Going To Work Never Quit Dynamics Good Actors

Author:Martin McDonagh

“When I'm happiest writing is just not knowing where it goes and just let the characters bring you there.”

Writing Character Knowing Not Knowing

Author:Martin McDonagh

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