Not long ago I was signing books after speaking to a large crowd at a convention center. Whenever I speak, I try to make myself available to sign books, shake hands, and chat with people. This particular day the line was long, and I was signing as quickly as I could to try to get…

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The following clues describe an American golfer known for winning trophies yet susceptible to losing his temper. Can you name him? He was child prodigy, recognized as a top amateur by age 14. He played in his first U.S. Open at age 18. He won his first major tournament at age 21. During an event,…

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Admired for her beauty, Jennie Jerome (Winston Churchill’s mother) glided through the loftiest social circles in Great Britain. Once, on consecutive nights, Ms. Jerome dined with England’s premier politicians: Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and his chief rival, William Gladstone. When questioned about her impressions of the two men, Ms. Jerome made the following observation: “When…

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