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Find Out What Paul Krugman, Aretha Franklin, And Willie Nelson Have To Say

Ever wonder what’s on the mind of today’s most notable people? Well, don’t miss our unbelievable roundup of the best and most talked about quotes of the day:

“If I’m going to your birthday party, you sure as hell better have some cake, free booze, and at least some piece of evidence indicating that you’ve had a birthday within six months.”

—Paul Krugman
On rigor


“When I was 15, my father told me I had a choice to make. He outstretched his arms. In one hand he held a microphone, representing a career in music, and in the other, a single sock, which I assume represented a career in something sock-related. Anyway, I chose the microphone, and I’ve regretted it ever since.”

—Aretha Franklin
On her career


“All I need is my guitar, my friends, my health, my vast collection of rare stamps, and a pistol to ward off stamp bandits.”

—Willie Nelson
On appreciating the little things