Tuesday morning roundup

A singular focus does not necessarily make a good writer.

Data can help us see past our biases. But catch Mr. Brooks in an error: he conflates egotism with confidence, and they are not the same. Tie this in with last night's post--or at least the Guardian piece linked to--that can't seem to distinguish Beyonce's confidence from narcissism. 

If you think Michelle O is overweight--much less feel the need to rant about it--you are insane.