Quote of the day
The Chinese seemed to be mourning Mao in a heartfelt fashion. But I wondered how many of their tears were genuine. People had practiced acting to such a degree that they confused it with their true feelings.
Scott Simon
Born: March 16, 1952 (age 73)
Bio: Scott Simon is an American journalist and the host of Weekend Edition Saturday on NPR.
Known for:
- Windy City: A Novel of Politics (2008)
- Home and Away: Memoir of a Fan (2000)







