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He has no idea what aspartame is, technically speaking, but he gets the gist.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition to teaching and writing, he enjoyed golfing, horseback riding, fighting City Hall over an environmental issue, volunteering in soup kitchens and speaking to youth organizations, according to his bio.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Generally speaking, I think if it’s a growing area, you want to get into it. That’s a bullish overall indicator.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’ve never heard of that happening before,” said former federal prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, speaking generally about DOJ protocols.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Oteg," he said, giving his chest a thump, speaking Eskimo.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell