“He delighted in the role of a hero, he loved Sarajevo and he loved money.”
Unidentified Sarajevo lawyer. http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/serbian_digest/120/t120-5.htm
Popular verse in patriotic song from 1992. http://www.bhdani.com/arhiva/260/t26008.shtml
“He delighted in the role of a hero, he loved Sarajevo and he loved money.”
Unidentified Sarajevo lawyer. http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/serbian_digest/120/t120-5.htm
“Your son learns the “hero paradox”: to value himself by not valuing himself.”
Source: The Boy Crisis (2018), pp. 65
“Your son’s heroes didn’t climb traditional ladders—they built their own.”
Source: The Boy Crisis (2018), pp. 53
Source: The Boy Crisis (2018), pp. 68
“Sheryl's heroes are in black and white photos, and so are mine.”
Mayer on why he agreed to tour with Sheryl Crow, despite the fact that he considers her more established and successful
Mervis, Scott (2006). "Music Preview: John Mayer takes strides with new record" http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06236/715835-42.stm Post-Gazette.com (accessed August 23, 2006)
“For what is yours is mine, and mine is yours.”
Quod tuum’st, meum’st; omne meum est autem tuum.
Trinummus, Act II, sc. 2, line 47.
Trinummus (The Three Coins)
Cindy Sheehan An Open Letter to George W. Bush from Cindy Sheehan http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1461879/posts Free Republic, November 4, 2004
2004
“Sometimes, son," my father said, prying my fingers free, "you have to help the heroes along.”
Source: Steelheart