Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy
James Francis "Jim" Murphyis a former Scottish Labour Party politician who was the Leader of the Scottish Labour Party between 2014 and 2015 and was the Member of Parliamentfor East Renfrewshirefrom 1997 until 2015...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAuthor
Date of Birth25 September 1947
CountryUnited States of America
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I've written fiction... but the nonfiction has always received the most attention.
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It's reflective of where the country is. There are millions of people who are very deeply engaged in the political process. They know that media coverage can shape that, and they want to make sure their side wins, so they beat up anybody they perceive to be leaning the wrong way even if there is no lean.
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At first glance, it's a concern. You're adding another element in the mix, and this is going to be a year-long promotion. By definition, the FedEx Cup will be raised in visibility. In doing that, will it move the World Golf Championships down a notch, or interfere with the ambition to be the next layer behind the majors?
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This is like saying you cannot cut down a tree but you are free to poison its roots.
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A move to a different town or school gives us new places to explore, new people to meet; a lost pet means we have to organize a careful search; baby-sitting requires looking out for dangers a young child can't foresee; a car crash or fire demands that we get help immediately.
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I think the government ought to stay out of other people's business.
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The picture of the caboose was a no-brainer. The railroad helped build this city. As far as the baseball scene is concerned, you have to look at what people were doing a hundred years in Oneonta. Everyone played baseball.
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I write narrative nonfiction, creating lively scenes through action and the use of quotes from firsthand accounts, all based on rigorous research. If I say a character leaned against a fence on a windy day, than I have at least two sources to back up these details.
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(Owning seven titles) just means you've been around a long time. I've been lucky to have a lot of good players come in here.