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This scenario is quite common among novices. Given an opportunity to suggest three options, a Do, Dump or Marry neophyte enthusiastically shouts something like “Grandma Moses, Dr. Ruth and Christie Brinkley!” At this point, anyone in earshot furrows his brow and glares at the unwitting object of ridicule. Then, someone responds sarcastically and disdainfully “Dump Christie Brinkley.” Before long, the rookie catches...
...require more transportation in vehicles." Taking advantage of his own wisdom, he discontinued the Model T and then, on a Saturday, launched the Model A. The 1927 unveiling would see 10,534,992 people visiting dealerships just to glimpse the latest product of the Sage of Dearborn. --By Douglas Brinkley, a history professor at the University of New Orleans. He is the author of a forthcoming book on Henry Ford
...only as a reflection on the colonel's helmet. With Michael Collins, who piloted the command module above them, the astronauts of Apollo 11 became latter-day Lindberghs, receiving parades and honors in 22 countries. Twelve other men would walk on the moon, the last in 1972. --By Douglas Brinkley...
Before that, I was at home during the epic 1960 election campaign between Nixon and Kennedy. I was always a political junkie. On election night I stayed up until 8 o'clock in the morning in my parents' house, watching the election returns with Chet Huntley, David Brinkley, Sander Vanocur and John Chancellor. It was a seminal moment in broadcast journalism. Suddenly, all across America, the political process was actually brought into your living room. These dashing correspondents were able to make a living at this, covering campaigns and traveling the world. I was a pretty good writer and loved...
When asked for the name of one of Billy Joel’s famous wives, Jost answered “Christine Taylor.” The correct answer was Christie Brinkley...