I always think it's weird when I see someone who was overweight go on a talk show and show their new self off. I saw a guy say "I don't even recognize the old me" with disdain. And the audience clapped after that statement, and it was a normal clap, but it was also confused and uneasy.

There is something sad about not accepting yourself as you are.

Feynman's Messenger lectures

Bill Gates has purchased Richard Feynman's messenger lectures with his own cash and made them available for everyone. Richard Feynman is one of those rare heroes of mine.