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Nicknamed “Orator Jim” for his propensity for lengthy comments, O’Rourke would go on to earn a law degree from Yale University and practice law in Connecticut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"For the last year I have been paying out of my own pocket, how much longer can I go on like this?" he asked.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

He started playing at the age of 6 and would go on to play at Loyola High School and then at USC.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Together, he and Watts would go on to form one of rock’s most decorated rhythm sections.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Now he wants us to go on a pretend date, which is ridiculous, and his calling it “practice” makes it perfectly, officially clear that he does not see me in the least bit romantically.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith