Monica Lewinksy writes in Vanity Fair: “My name became public 25 years ago this week. What have I observed and learned in the quarter century since? Oh, plenty.” Her most important lesson: “I don’t know how to say this other than to be direct and insufferably corny: You can survive the

“Lucianne Goldberg, a colorful, conservative literary agent who played a pivotal role in the scandal that led to Bill Clinton’s impeachment, died on Wednesday at her home in Weehawken, N.J.,” the New York Times reports. “It was Ms. Goldberg who advised Linda Tripp, a Pentagon aide, to record her

Former President Bill Clinton is calling on governments, businesses, philanthropies and other prominent institutions to draw together and help a world that is “on fire” as he reconvenes the Clinton Global Initiative, the AP reports. Said Clinton: “The world’s on fire in a lot of different ways. But

“Well, I read the obituary, and I realized that his family loved him, and I think that’s something to be grateful for, and when your life is over that’s all there is to say. But I was taught not to talk about people that I — you know. I have nothing to say. Except I’m glad he died with the love of

“As I’m sure many can understand, my thoughts about Ken Starr bring up complicated feelings. But of more importance, is that i imagine it’s a painful loss for those who love him.” — Monica Lewinsky, quoted by the AP, on Ken Starr’s death.