I worked hard at memorizing lists of facts and figures, and carried with me a book of facts.
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I was involved, deeply involved, in a deception... I have deceived my friends - and I had millions of them.
I never wanted to see another quiz show.
Some of you read with me 40 years ago a portion of Aristotle's Ethics, a selection of passages that describe his idea of happiness. You may not remember too well.
The last part, the part you're now approaching, was for Aristotle the most important for happiness.
Because the world is radically new, the ideal encyclopedia should be radical, too.
My total winnings after 14 appearances were $129,000.