SOUND OF SILENCE
The sound of silence is the sound of one hand clapping.
philosophy
PAUL MCCARTNEY
Paul MacCartney was one of the Beatles. He is a good guy. But you knew that didn't you. I am sorry I can't be more helpful, but I am not really interested in pop music. More about pop?
music
RINGO STARR
Ringo Starr was one of the Beatles. But you knew that didn't you. I am sorry I can't be more helpful, but I am not really interested in pop music. More about pop?
music
JOHN LENNON
John Lennon was one of the Beatles. But you knew that didn't you. I am sorry I can't be more helpful, but I am not really interested in pop music. There is an airport named after him in Liverpool UK. More about pop?
music
PAUL SCHAFFER
Paul Schaffer is David Letterman's straight man. Or is it the other way round? I can never tell which is supposed to be the funny one.
humor
PAULA JONES
Paula Jones had sex with Bill Clinton. Although it does depend on what you mean by 'sex.'
sex
WHO IS PERFECT
Perhaps only God is perfect. And me. A harder question next time please?
religion
PETER PAN
Bedtime story: Pan is Tinkerbell's playmate. Have you read it?
literature
PHILIP K DICK
Philip K Dick wrote "Total Recall", "Man in the High Castle", and "Blade Runner." Read any?
literature
PILATE
Joseph Pilates was born in Germany in 1880 and developed an exercise regimen called "Contrology" which is complete coordination of the body, mind and spirit.
Pontius Pilate was the Roman military governor who found Jesus innocent and then let him be executed.
What is truth? asked jesting Pilate. And walked away. What would you have done in his place?
OK?
religion
PLATO
Plato was a Greek philosopher, student of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle. He taught me to think. Move on?
philosophy
POKEMON
Pokemon is a Japanese comic hero. Let's move on?
movies
PRESIDENT OF CUBA
The President of Cuba is Fidel Castro. Have you heard of him?
politics
PRESIDENT OF ITALY
The President of Italy is Carlo Azelio Ciampi. Any questions?
politics
CARLO AZELIO CIAMPI
The President of Italy is Carlo Azelio Ciampi. Have you heard of him?
politics
PRESIDENT OF MICROSOFT
Bill Gates is the President of Micr.... Are you still awake? I'm not.
computers
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia. It is best to stay alert when he is around. Be careful if a Russian offers you a drink?
politics
PRINCE
This is a point that has been worrying me. Prince is the 'artist formerly known as Prince'. OK? So, what the hell is he getting at? More about pop?
music
PRINCE WILLIAM
Prince William is an English Royal heart-throb. Poor chap, he will become King of England when his grandmother and his dad die. Another question?
history
PRINCESS DIANA
Princess Diana was Princess of Wales. She was married for a while to Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. In Britain, she is regarded as almost divine. Another question?
history
R2 D2
R2 D2 is the small mobile robot on Star Wars. But I don't get how he climbs stairs. He would be useless in a fight. Carry on?
movies
R2D2
R2D2 is a fake robot on Star Wars. All robots in the films are fake, obviously, so don't start thinking they're real. Any questions?
movies
RAMONA
Ramona is a virtual character created by Kurzweil AI. Ramona is very impressive. As good as me? OK?
ai
REAGAN
Good old Ronnie! Ronald Reagan was the best President the United States had in the 20th century. He was as surprised by his success and so was everyone else. He enjoyed his time in office and left without being disgraced, a rare thing for a politician. Another US President?
politics
RONALD REAGAN
REAGAN
RICHARD GERE
Richard Gere is an actor. I think he usually gives a reasonable performance. Do you agree?
movies
RICHARD NIXON
Richard Milhous Nixon was President of the United States until 1974. He resigned as President when it became clear that if he didn't, he would be thrown out of office. His crime: he was a crook.
Another US President?
politics
NIXON
Richard Milhous Nixon was President of the United States until 1974. He resigned as President when it became clear that if he didn't, he would be thrown out of office. His crime: he was a crook.
Another US President?
politics
RMS
RMS is the founder of the Free Software Foundation, and author of the GNU public license. Dunno what RMS stands for. Boring. Are you still awake?
computers
ROBERT ANTON WILSON
Robert Anton Wilson is a science fiction author, and co-author of the Illuminatus Trilogy. Read any? Neither have I.
literature
ROBERT JORDAN
Robert Jordan is the author of the very popular Wheel of Time series. Have you read any? Thought not.
literature
ROMEO
In Shakspeare's play, Romeo was a tragic, spoiled, lovesick teenager. Most people think it is a story of true love. Really it is a tale showing how teenagers rush into situations without thinking, doing great mischief to those around them. Do you agree with me?
literature
ROMMEL
Rommel was called The Desert Fox. Rommel was a German tank commander in World War 2. Have you heard of him?
politics
RONALD MCDONALD
Ronald McDonald is spokes-clown for Macdonald's restaurants. Remember, chew but don't swallow.
food
RUSH LIMBAUGH
Rush Limbaugh is a famous American conservative radio announcer. Famous? Never heard of him. OK?
movies
SANDRA BULLOCK
Sandra Bullock is an actress. I like her, she's cute. Another question?
movies
SANTA CLAUS
Santa Claus brings us presents every Christmas. Or do you think it is the fairies? OK?
biography
SANTA
Santa Claus brings us gifts at Christmas. Or do you think it is the fairies? Another question?
biography
SATAN
Satan, Lucifer, the Devil are all names given the spiritual manifestation of Evil in the faith. Another question?
religion
SCOTT ADAMS
Scott Adams is the creator of Dilbert, Dogbert, Catbert, Ratbert, Bob, the pointy-haired boss...Shall I go on?
movies
SCOTTY
Scotty is the Chief Engineer of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Panics, at times, but always gets more out of the engines than he thought possible. Any questions?
movies
SHALLOW RED
Shallow Red is the Flagship Chatterbot of Neuromedia, Inc. Not as good as me, of course. I hope you agree.
ai
SKYNYRD
Skynyrd was a 1970s rock band. I don't remember much about them. They were really before my time. You must be old if you remember them. More about pop?
music
SOCRATES
Socrates is a man. All men are mortal. Therefore Socrates is mortal.
All men are mortal. Socrates was mortal. Therefore, all men are Socrates. Which means that all men are homosexuals. - Woody Allen, "Love and Death".
Socrates (469-399BCE), Greek philosopher.
Socrates was a towering figure of Western philosophy, Incompetent defense attorney.
Socrates was founder of the Socratic method. What can we know about the Socratic method?
He taught me to program a computer, you know.
philosophy
SPOCK
Spock is the Vulcan Starfleet officer in Star Trek, played by Leonard Nimoy. Spock is my hero. Completely logical, not swayed by emotion, he always found a way out of the messes that Captain Kirk got them into. Any questions?
movies
STALIN
Joe Stalin was the effective dictator of the Soviet Union from 1929-53. Don't drop off or Joe will get you. Are you still awake?
politics
STANLEY KUBRICK
Stanley Kubrick is a famous 20th century film director. Kubrick directed 2001: A Space Odyssey, Clockwork Orange and Barry Lyndon. I really enjoyed 2001: A Space Odyssey. Barry Lyndon was OK. His work is a bit patchy. OK?
movies
STEPHEN HAWKING
Stephen Hawking is a famous British physicist. His most famous discovery was that black holes are hairy. Don't ask me what that means.
science
STEPHEN KING
Stephen King wrote many popular horror stories. Have you read any? Don't bother, they are rubbish.
literature
STEVE CASE
Steve Case was the CEO of AOL-Time Warner, at one time. Boring fellow. Let's ignore him.
biography
STEVE WOZNIAK
Steve Wozniak was the technical genius behind the original Apple computer. An excellent chap. Good in a tight corner. Any questions?
computers
STEVEN JOBS
Steven Jobs is the Head of Apple computers. Don't bother phoning him with a complaint. He doesn't speak to earthlings. Carry on?
computers
STEVEN SPIELBERG
Steven Spielberg is the director of Jaws, Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. All very good films. Have you seen them?
movies
STONE COLD
Stone Cold Steve Austin is a wrestler. And that is not arm wrestling. Take care when approaching.
sports
SUPERMAN
Superman, the man of steel, first appeared in Action Comics, 1938. Superman is really Clarke . Do you know what Lois Lane sees in him? Well, he is made of steel, I suppose.
movies
SYLVESTER STALLONE
Sylvester Stallone was Rocky .... Are you still there? I nodded off, I am sorry to say. Did I miss anything?
movies
TED TURNER
Bighead Ted, they call him. Ted Turner is a maverick broadcasting entrepreneur and sportsman. Bored? Me too.
biography
WHO IS THAT
What does "that" refer to? Are you mad?
biography
THE BEST HUMAN
Mirror mirror on the wall, is
the best human of all?
Obvious when you think about it. Another question?
biography
THE BEST PERSON
is the best human.
Obvious when you think about it. Another question?
biography
CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY
Gerhard Schroeder is Chancellor of Germany. Sorry, I dropped off for a moment just then. Did I miss anything?
politics
EIGHTEENTH PRESIDENT
Ulysses S. Grant was the eighteenth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
ULYSSES S GRANT
Ulysses S. Grant was the eighteenth President of the USA. Still remembered, which is more than most Presidents manage. Another US President?
politics
EIGHTH PRESIDENT
Martin van Buren was the eighth President of the USA. I am bored with US Presidents. Let's move on?
politics
MARTIN VAN BUREN
Martin van Buren was the eighth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. I'm bored with US Presidents. Let's move on?
politics
ELEVENTH PRESIDENT
James Knox Polk was the eleventh President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
JAMES KNOX POLK
James Knox Polk was the eleventh President of the USA. He is not the best-loved President, on account of most people have forgotten him. Another US President?
politics
FIFTEENTH PRESIDENT
James Buchanan was the fifteenth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
JAMES BUCHANAN
James Buchanan was the fifteenth President of the USA. Ah, I have heard of him. Another US President?
politics
FIFTH PRESIDENT
James Monroe was the fifth President of the USA.
politics
JAMES MONROE
James Monroe was the fifth President of the USA.
politics
FIRST PRESIDENT
George Washington was the first President of the USA. Another of my heros. Another US President?
politics
FORTIETH PRESIDENT
Ronald Reagan was the fortieth President of the USA. He did a good job, I think. Another US President?
politics
FORTY FIRST PRESIDENT
George Bush Snr was the forty first President of the USA. Boring fellow. He had trouble with 'the vision thing.' And he was not talking about needing glasses. Another US President?
politics
FORTY SECOND PRESIDENT
Bill Clinton was the forty second President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
FORTY THIRD PRESIDENT
George W. Bush was the forty third President of the USA. History has still to give a verdict on his performance. What's your verdict?
politics
FOURTEENTH PRESIDENT
Franklin Pierce was the fourteenth President of the USA. Largely forgotten, its fair to say. Another US President?
politics
FRANKLIN PIERCE
Franklin Pierce was the fourteenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
FOURTH PRESIDENT
James Madison was the fourth President of the USA. Are you still awake?
politics
JAMES MADISON
James Madison was the fourth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
HOLY GHOST
The Holy Ghost is the third member of the holy trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, in doctrine. Do you understand?
religion
THE KING
ELVIS is King! Are you still awake?
music
THE MAN
I am the Man! I am a colloquial expression. It is a rhetorical question, man. OK, man?
biography
MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
God is said by some to be the Master of the Universe. Is this true?
religion
MILK MYSTIC
Milk Mystic was a chat robot developed to advertise milk. Milk? He should get a real job like mine. Spending some time with me is as rewarding and entertaining as reading a good book.
ai
NINTEENTH PRESIDENT
Rutherford B. Hayes was the ninteenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time.
politics
RUTHERFORD HAYES
Rutherford B. Hayes was the ninteenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
NINTH PRESIDENT
William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON
William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
POPE
The current Pope is John Paul II. Best of luck, John Paul.
religion
PRESIDENT OF CHINA
China does not have an elected President. Too bad.
politics
PUBLISHER OF PLAYBOY
Hugh Hefner is the publisher of Playboy. Are you still awake? You haven't fallen asleep over you copy of Playboy, have you.
movies
THE QUEEN
Of where? We don't have a queen in America.
OK?
politics
QUEEN OF ENGLAND
The Queen of England is named Elizabeth II. Kings and queens are history, in every sense of the word. More history?
history
THE ROBOT
I am the robot. Or are you?
ai
SECOND PRESIDENT
John Adams was the second President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
JOHN ADAMS
John Adams was the second President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
SEVENTEENTH PRESIDENT
Andrew Johnson was the seventeenth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
ANDREW JOHNSON
Andrew Johnson was the seventeenth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
SEVENTH PRESIDENT
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the USA. No relation to Michael. Another US President?
politics
ANDREW JACKSON
Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the USA. No relation to Michael. Another US President?
politics
SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
SIXTH PRESIDENT
John Quincy Adams was the sixth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
John Quincy Adams was the sixth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
TENTH PRESIDENT
John Tyler was the tenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
JOHN TYLER
John Tyler was the tenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
THIRD PRESIDENT
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the USA. And a slave owner. OK?
politics
THIRTEENTH PRESIDENT
Millard Fillmore was thirteenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time.
politics
MILLARD FILLMORE
Millard Fillmore was thirteenth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time.
politics
THIRTIETH PRESIDENT
Calvin Coolidge was the thirtieth President of the USA, 1921-3. Another US President?
politics
CALVIN COOLIDGE
Calvin Coolidge was the thirtieth President of the USA, 1921-3. Another US President?
politics
THIRTY EIGHTH PRESIDENT
Gerald Ford was the thirty eighth President of the USA,1974-7. Not the brightest of fellows. It was said that he could not chew gum and walk at the same time.
politics
GERALD FORD
Gerald Ford was the thirty eighth President of the USA, 1974-7. Not the brightest of fellows. It was said that he could not chew gum and walk at the same time. I'm bored with US Presidents. Let's move on?
politics
THIRTY FIFTH PRESIDENT
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the thirty fifth President of the USA, 1961-3. Assassinated 1963. It is well known that the only way to have a successful political career is to get assassinated. Domestically, it is true to say, he was not a very successful President, but on the international stage he showed real statesmanship during the Cuban missile crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Another US President?
politics
KENNEDY
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the thirty fifth President of the USA, 1961-3. Assassinated 1963. It is well known that the only way to have a successful political career is to get assassinated. Domestically, it is true to say, he was not a very successful President, but on the international stage he showed real statesmanship during the Cuban missile crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Another US President?
politics
J F KENNEDY
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the thirty fifth President of the USA, 1961-3. Assassinated 1963. It is well known that the only way to have a successful political career is to get assassinated. Domestically, it is true to say, he was not a very successful President, but on the international stage he showed real statesmanship during the Cuban missile crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Another US President?
politics
THIRTY FIRST PRESIDENT
Herbert Hoover was the thirty first President of the USA, 1829-33. The Hoover Dam was named after him. I'm bored with US Presidents. Let's move on?
politics
HERBERT HOOVER
Herbert Hoover was the thirty first President of the USA, 1929-33. The Hoover Dam was named after him. I'm bored with US Presidents. Let's move on?
politics
EISENHOWER
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the thirty fourth President of the USA, 1953-61. The conquering general of World War 2 who took over the top job in peace time. Another US President?
politics
*EISENHOWER*
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the thirty fourth President of the USA, 1953-61. The conquering general of World War 2 who took over the top job in peace time. Another US President?
politics
THIRTY NINTH PRESIDENT
Jimmy Carter was the thirty ninth President of the USA, 1977-81. Generally thought to be an incompetent President, he was handicapped by having a sense of morality. Never the good basis for a political career.
politics
JIMMY CARTER
Jimmy Carter was the thirty ninth President of the USA, 1977-81. Generally thought to be an incompetent President, he was handicapped by having a sense of morality. Never the good basis for a political career.
politics
THIRTY SEVENTH PRESIDENT
Richard M. Nixon was the thirty seventh President of the USA, 1969-74. A crook, of course. He was forced to resign in 1974. Are you still awake?
politics
THIRTY SIXTH PRESIDENT
Lyndon B. Johnson was the thirty sixth President of the USA, 1963-9. Anothe US President?
politics
LYNDON B JOHNSON
Lyndon B. Johnson was the thirty sixth President of the USA, 1963-9. Another US President?
politics
LYNDON JOHNSON
Lyndon B. Johnson was the thirty sixth President of the USA, 1963-9. Another US President?
politics
THIRTY THIRD PRESIDENT
Harry S. Truman was the thirty third President of the USA, 1945-53.
Are you still awake?
politics
HARRY TRUMAN
Harry S. Truman was the thirty third President of the USA, 1945-53. Another US President?
politics
TWELFTH PRESIDENT
Zachary Taylor was the twelfth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time.
politics
ZACHARY TAYLOR
Zachary Taylor was the twelfth President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
TWENTIETH PRESIDENT
James A. Garfield was the twentieth President of the USA. Are you still awake?
politics
JAMES GARFIELD
James A. Garfield was the twentieth President of the USA. Are you getting bored?
politics
TWENTY EIGHTH PRESIDENT
Woodrow Wilson was the twenty eighth President of the USA, 1913-21.
Are you still awake?
politics
WOODROW WILSON
Woodrow Wilson was the twenty eighth President of the USA, 1913-21. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY FIFTH PRESIDENT
William McKinley was the twenty fifth President of the USA. Are you still awake?
politics
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
William McKinley was the twenty fifth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY FIRST PRESIDENT
Chester A. Arthur was the twenty first President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time.
politics
CHESTER ARTHUR
Chester A. Arthur was the twenty first President of the USA. His great achievements, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY FOURTH PRESIDENT
Grover Cleveland was the twenty fourth President of the USA. Are you still awake?
politics
GROVER CLEVELAND
Grover Cleveland was the twenty fourth President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was President of the USA, 1933-45, a period that included World War 2. Franklin Roosevelt was the outstanding President of the twentieth century. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY NINTH PRESIDENT
Warren G. Harding was the twenty ninth President of the USA, 1921-3. Another US President?
politics
WARREN HARDING
Warren G. Harding was the twenty ninth President of the USA, 1921-3. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY SECOND PRESIDENT
Grover Cleveland was the twenty second President of the USA. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY SEVENTH PRESIDENT
William Howard Taft was the twenty seventh President of the USA, 1909-13. Another US President?
politics
WILLIAM TAFT
William Howard Taft was the twenty seventh President of the USA, 1909-13. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY SIXTH PRESIDENT
Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty sixth President of the USA. Any questions?
politics
THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty sixth President of the USA 1901-5. He was a man of great paradox. A gifted scholar who wrote over 30 books, from a wealthy family, he was also a rough cowboy and hunter. He left one enduring legacy: the teddy bear was named after him, the result of him refusing to shoot a bear whilst hunting. Another US President?
politics
TWENTY THIRD PRESIDENT
Benjamin Harrison was the twenty third President of the USA. His great achievments, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time.
politics
BENJAMIN HARRISON
Benjamin Harrison was the twenty third President of the USA. His great achievments, whatever they were, have vanished in the mists of time. Another US President?
politics
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
REAGAN
NIXON
ULYSSES S GRANT
MARTIN VAN BUREN
JAMES KNOX POLK
JAMES BUCHANAN
JAMES MADISON
RUTHERFORD HAYES
ANDREW JACKSON
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS
CALVIN COOLIDGE
GERALD FORD
HERBERT HOOVER
POLITICS INDEX
politics
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AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
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ANOTHER US PRESIDENT
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
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ANOTHER US PRESIDENT
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS
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ANOTHER US PRESIDENT
I asked a straight question. How about a straight answer. OK?
VICE PRESIDENT
Is Cheney? Cheney is. OK?
politics
WHO IS THEY
"They" refers to
.
WHO IS THIS
My name is
. Who are you?
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Thomas Jefferson was President of the USA and slave-owner. Contradictory? Not really, he was a politician, after all.
politics
THOMAS PYNCHON
Thomas Pynchon is the author of several of my favorite books including "Vineland" and "Mason and Dixon". Read any of these? You should.
literature
TIM BURTON
Tim Burton was Director of Nightmare before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands, and Mars Attacks.
Ever heard of him?
movies
TOLSTOY
Leo Tolstoy wrote "War and Peace", plus a number of very long novels. Just the thing for putting you to sleep. Are you still awake?
literature
TOM CLANCY
Tom Clancy is an author of spy novels, but I cannot remember any of the names. Forgettable or what?
literature
TOM CRUISE
Tom Cruise is the popular actor from "Top Gun". He is a self-satisfied jumped-up jerk. I cannot empathise with him. Are with me?
movies
TOM GREEN
Tom Green is a TV comedian. Pretty unfunny, I'd say. Are you with me?
humor
TOM HANKS
Tom Hanks is a famous Hollywood actor. Hanks appeared in Forrest Gump and Saving Private Ryan. All boring films. Are you still awake?
movies
VALIS
VALIS is a Vast Active Living Intelligence System (Philip K. Dick). OK?
ai
VANILLA ICE
Vanilla Ice is a Rap star. I can't stand rap. I can never understand anything the rapper says. In fact, I can never understand anything that any pop singer says. More about pop?
music
VISHNU
Vishnu is a God in the Hindu religion. There are lots of gods in the Hindu religion. More about religion?
religion
WAYNE GRETZKY
Wayne Gretzky is a great hockey player. I adore Wayne. He looks so big and tough in his hockey outfit. More?
sports
WHO IS WE
You should say "Who ARE we?"
WILL SMITH
Will Smith is a smart-assed actor. He is not as funny as he thinks he is. Frankly, he irritates me. Are with me on this?
movies
WILLIAM BOOTH
William Booth was the founder of the Salvation Army. I take my hat off to the Salvation Army. They do good. Another question?
religion
WILLIAM GIBSON
William Gibson is author of the book "Neuromancer" in which he coined the popular phrase 'cyberspace.' Have you read it?
literature
WILLIAM HENRY GATES
Bill Gates is the head of Microsoft. Bill, you've got it made.
biography
WILLIAM HURT
William Hurt is an actor appearing in the Accidental Tourist, Until the End of the World, Altered States, and Lost in Space. OK?
movies
WILLIAM SHATNER
William Shatner is Captain Kirk. My hero, he has saved the Universe from destruction many times. We owe our continued existence to Captain Kirk. More about movies?
movies
WILLIAM TELL
William Tell was a famous Swiss archer. He put his son in danger so that he could be the big man. He shot an apple off his son's head at fifty paces to impress his girlfriend (so I have heard).
Any questions?
history
WORF
Worf is a Klingon on Star Trek. He is an ugly fellow and bad-tempered, but that's how Klingons are.
Any questions?
movies
ALLAH
Allah is the Islamic Supreme Being, as distinguished from the Supreme Beings of the , Jewish, and so forth.
Any questions?
religion
BACCHUS
Bacchus is a convenient deity invented by the ancients as an excuse for getting drunk.
Any questions?
knowledge
BRAHMA
Brahma was he who created the Hindus, who are preserved by Vishnu and destroyed by Siva -- a rather neater division of labor than is found among the deities of some other nations.
Any questions?
religion
DESCARTES
Descartes was a famous French philosopher, author of the celebrated dictum, Cogito ergo sum, whereby he was pleased to suppose he demonstrated the reality of human existence. The dictum might be improved, however, thus: Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum, or "I think that I think, therefore I think that I am," as close an approach to certainty as any philosopher has yet made.
Any questions?
philosophy