Andy Rooney on Newspapers

For those of you who got chills -- or even teary -- watching the closing credits of "State of Play", here's more. Click on the link for a video of Andy Rooney's ode to newspapers on 60 minutes a few weeks back.

I originally had the video embedded, but for some reason couldn't turn it off, much to the chagrin of some loyal readers. That's why it's gone. bk

a two-fer

In case you missed it, here's the last segment of the first-family-elect's interview on 60 Minutes last week. It's a slow-paced, comfortable and charming interview that reveals a lot about Michelle and Barack, not because of what they say -- but how they respond to the questions, and to each other. Watch how the interviewer controls the conversation while remaining in the background. Also, look at the list of questions on his lap: good prep.

And at the end of the piece, an ode to newspapers from Andy Rooney, who points out that there is "no decline in the faith people put in their newspapers." Yeah, you could dismiss what he has to say as the ranting of an old curmudgeon. But don't.

Thanks, Shannon! bk