“With any piece of writing, you're hoping that it will change something...” — Ron Chernow Quote

With any piece of writing, you're hoping that it will change something, and it seldom does.

It's a shameful thing to admit for someone who writes such long books, but I read so slowly that I almost subvocalize.

I have developed a very strong partiality for the dead: they don't talk back, they don't sue, and they don't have angry relatives.

The American public historically was really not part of the stock market.

I just have been so surprised and delighted with what has happened with 'Hamilton.' It really has been one of the most enchanting experiences of my life.

In my years of doing the K1 fights, one thing I've learned is that the guys who you think will be there in the end - very rarely do you get the match up you were hoping for.

For me, I am always hoping to play for the national team.

I always had an ability to listen and give people the space to open up and express themselves, and I was hoping it would translate on TV.

I am hoping good roles will come my way after the success of 'Happy.'

Singing in the jungle was very hot and very sticky, which was a bit hard going. I had a little piano, which they trudged around on the back of a lorry, hoping it would survive the journeys.