I Am Not, And Have Never Been,

In My World, History Comes Down To Language And Art. No One Cares Much About What Battles Were Fought, Who Won Them And Who Lost Them - Unless There Is A Painting, A Play, A Song Or A Poem That Speaks Of The Event.

I Prefer To Make Common Cause With Those Whose Weapons Are Guitars, Banjos, Fiddles And Words.

Although I Am Deeply Grateful To A Great Many People, I Forgo The Temptation Of Naming Them For Fear That I Might Slight Any By Omission.

In My World, History Comes Down To Language And Art.

I Am A Zionist, An Ardent Supporter Of Israel, Its Defender When I Deem Israel To Be Right And Its Critic When I Deem It To Be Wrong.