“Captain Richard Phillips of the good ship Maersk Alabama - and Sully Sullenberger splashing down his crippled airliner in the Hudson River - broke through the poisonous smog of economic depression and Wall Street skullduggery with a reminder that pure individual heroism is a daily occurrence if we know where to look for it.”

Tina Brown is a British-American journalist and editor. She is best known for her sharp political commentary and leadership roles at major publications, including *Vanity Fair* and *The Daily Beast*, where she shaped influential coverage of power, culture, and media. Her work often blends investigative rigor with accessible storytelling.