Kal Penn spotted on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. He talked politics, farty Larry King, dating, MySpace, tv show House, and Harold and Kumar. Here’s Kal Penn’s MySpace account. Add him as your friend.
Kal Penn on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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Olympic Gold Medalist Bryan Clay made an appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC). The half Japanese-American, half African-American will also be on a Wheaties Box soon. A week after he stopped by his home in Kaneohe, Hawaii, Bryan Clay took the stage of the Republican National Convention (RNC).
Bryan Clay’s speech at the Republican National Convention (RNC):
Aloha and good evening.
I am proud to be a gold medal winner representing the United States of America.
But my proudest accomplishment is being a dad to Jacob and Katherine.
For me, family values are the most important thing.
My priorities are: God first, family second, and track third. I can tell you that without my faith — in God, the support of my family and friends, and my strong work ethic — I would not be standing before you today with a Gold medal hanging around my neck.
Politicians and athletes have a lot in common. Both are competitors — challenging one another. And neither wins on his or her own.
Some of the best support I’ve received has come from one of my fiercest competitors, Roman Sebrele. Roman is from the Czech Republic and is the current decathlon world record holder and 2004 Olympic gold medalist. We were in Beijing on the second day of competition. I was exhausted. I walked over to Roman, who was not in a position to medal. We began to chat about the next event, which was the dreaded 1500m run. Roman said to me in his broken English, “I don’t run.” And I said, “You have to run. You are the world record holder and a gold medalist – you have to run and finish. I was with you in Athens and I want you to be with me when I win tonight.” And he said “ok fine I run, but not fast.” Roman helped pace me through the race. After I crossed the finish line, it was Roman who walked over and held my arm up to celebrate this victory.
Now, the big difference between the decathlon and politics is that when my race ends, I go back home and start training for the next Olympics. But when the election ends, that’s when the real work begins. And whether your platform is — a classroom, a conference room, a track or the White House, we all must stay true to our principles.
Whether you’re a decathlete or a politician, we must stand together and believe in each other, and this great nation.
Mahalo. God Bless you and may God Bless America.
Bryan Clay at the Republican National Convention (RNC)
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Katie sat down with Tammy Duckworth hours before Tammy’s big speech at the Democratic Convention in Denver. Duckworth, a wounded warrior and veteran of the Iraq war, spoke candidly about life since combat and her views on the Bush administration’s foreign policies.
Katie Couric interviews Tammy Duckworth
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Tammy Duckworth currently serves as the Director of Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. A Major in the Illinois Army National Guard, Tammy Duckworth served in Iraq and flew combat missions as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. During a mission in 2004, a rocket-propelled grenade struck the helicopter she was co-piloting and as a result of the attack, Duckworth lost both of her legs and partial use of one arm. She received many decorations for her service in Iraq, including the Purple Heart and the Air Medal.
Since her recovery at Walter Reed, Duckworth has dedicated her life to public service. She serves as a national advocate on behalf of other veterans, regularly addressing a wide variety of issues facing veterans today. She has testified before both the U.S. House and Senate regarding medical care and employment for returning veterans. In 2006, Duckworth ran for U.S. Congress in the 6th District of Illinois, losing to her Republican opponent by only a small percent of the vote.
She speaks fluent Thai and Indonesian and is a published author on the connection between environmental radon and lung cancer. She has declined her medical retirement to continue her service in the Illinois Army National Guard. Duckworth and her husband MAJ Bryan Bowlsbey, currently reside in Hoffman Estates, IL.
A short video that played at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, featuring Tammy Duckworth.
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Tammhy Duckworth speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC)
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