Marked for Dearth

For Arnold Schwarzenegger, life sometimes imitates satire. From today’s New York Times:

Asked to describe his governing philosophy seven months after toppling Gray Davis in California’s recall election, he said, “Crush your enemies, see them driven before you and hear the lamentations of their women.”

Nice.

I’m adopting a cat from the Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary. The lucky feline was recently rescued (by a former bodybuilder) from an apartment complex where strays were being poisoned to control their growing population.

“You’re not gonna have much trouble surpassing my generation. If you end up getting your picture taken next to a naked guy pile of enemy prisoners and don’t give the thumbs up you’ve outdid us.” (Jon Stewart, William & Mary Commencement 2004)

“I think I should begin by acknowledging your disappointment that I am not Jon Stewart. Think how I feel. Your disappointment that I am not Jon Stewart will last one morning; I am disappointed at not being Jon Stewart every morning of my life.” (Tony Kushner, Columbia Class Day 2004)

“What did Lincoln give America, apart from the Town Car?” (Ali G, Harvard Class Day 2004)

“Four of you — and I’m not at liberty to say which four — will go on to magnificent careers in the porno industry. I’m not trying to be funny. That’s just a statistical fact.” (Will Ferrell, Harvard Commencement 2003)

Last week, I started my job at Google. A few people have asked me to blog about what it’s like on the inside. Life is pretty quiet around here, but two things I have found to be true are:

1. Food is not scarce. Though I initially meant to drop five or ten pounds, I’ll be pretty happy just to maintain my current weight.
2. If you spot someone in the cafeteria who kind of resembles Al Gore, there’s a halfway decent to excellent chance that it really is Al Gore.

The Panasonic PT-50LC13: 50 inches and 83 pounds of raw home entertainment fury.Ow - my bank account hurts.