“We Americans love to cite the 'political spectrum' as the best way to ...” — Rick Perlstein Quote

“We Americans love to cite the 'political spectrum' as the best way to classify ideologies. The metaphor is incorrect: it implies symmetry.”

“No historical analogies are exactly precise.”

“Personally, speaking as a historian and a storyteller, when it comes to inaccuracy in historical fictioneering, I follow the Shakespeare principle: I'm willing to overlook gobs of mistaken detail if the poetic valence is basically correct.”

“The best way to meet a woman is in an emergency situation - if you're in a shipwreck, or you find yourself behind enemy lines, or in a flood.”

“I drink a ton of water a day and try to get as much sleep as possible. Sleep is the best way to restore your health. Never skip on sleep; it's crazy important.”

“If you talk about STEM education, the best way to introduce anyone to STEM or get their curiosity going on, it's Minecraft.”