I realize there are those who don’t think it’s necessary (or even wise) to consciously create adversaries; Will Rogers claimed that he never met a man he didn’t like. But what is Will Rogers famous for, really? For telling jokes that don’t have punch lines? For wearing a bandana like an ascot? Who wants that for a legacy? There is a reason they say, “Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer.” They don’t know what they’re talking about, but sometimes they get lucky, you know? —Esquire, 2004
