Friday Inspiration, Vol. 7

Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, and Best Music Video:

“At a certain point, your feet hurt, and you’re having trouble peeing … and you have absolute power.” President Obama talking about the mental stability of world leaders, while being interviewed by Jerry Seinfeld on Comedians in Cars Drinking Coffee

“The story of civilization is contained within these walls. And here’s you, holding a plastic stick, staring unblinking at a digital reflection of your own face.” -Henry Wismayer, What Are You Thinking, Selfie Stick Man?

The Joys and Sorrows of Late-Night E-mail.

“Somebody comes over, and he talks with them. More precisely, he asks them questions about themselves, and then he listens to what they say. It’s a radical act, with radical consequences.” -James Parker, Marc Maron’s Brilliant Mistakes

If you’ve ever wanted to see how your sleep habits compare to, say, Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Arianna Huffington, Ben Franklin, Winston Churchill, and/or Ellen DeGeneres, here’s your chance.

-Brendan