Ms. Hansson got a tattoo of an ampersand, which has become an important symbol for the women.

“The meaning is that you can have two thoughts at the same time, and two identities at the same time,” she said. “You can have this illness, and at the same time also want to take a shot of tequila.”

It’s that time of year when we cheer on complete strangers. And I love it.

Great listen or read on the art of the interview — and why a good conversation is like a tennis match.

"The marathon is glorious in no small part because the day represents an ideal of civic life: people striving to accomplish their goals while seeking connection…let us take solace from this model of civic participation that reveals all that we can accomplish together when we cheer one another on."

“As a writer, what’s your relationship with technology? How do you feel about the coming AI revolution?” Colbert asks the ever eloquent Emma Thompson @ 3:38…

“Especially in unclear cases like mine, A.I. tantalizes with both its endless availability and the promise, however illusory, of uncovering the hidden causes and mechanisms that mere mortals might have missed. It goes even beyond that. To be human is to be needy, and to seek affirmation and solace.”

“Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk. He has rejected science, misled the public and compromised the health of Americans…this is bigger than politics. It’s about putting the health of Americans first.”