I am so much disappointed not to have seen Sachin’s inning today as it unfolded. Would love to reiterate what I had written after he surpassed Lara’s record. The Genius.
After 20 years, he gives an interview through email and answers 6 questions. What a recluse?!
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The interview on Cleveland.com
Calvin and Hobbes - one of my favourite comics characters.
If you find the following funny, then you should buy The Complete Calvin and Hobbes.
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Calvin: “Dad, are you vicariously living through me in the hope that my accomplishments will validate your mediocre life and in some way compensate for all of the opportunities you botched?”
Father: “If I were, you can bet I’d be re-evaluating my strategy.”
Calvin, later to his mother: “Mom, Dad keeps insulting me.”
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This one’s tricky. You have to use imaginary numbers, like eleventeen …
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Ms. Wormwood: Calvin! Pay attention! We’re studying GEOGRAPHY! Now what state do you live in?
Calvin: Denial.
Ms. Wormwood: [sighs] Well, I don’t suppose I can argue with that…
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