The Thomas Friedman theorem:
The plural of anecdote is not data, but the universalisation of introspection will always make the NYT BestSeller list.
Thomas Friedman First lemma:
Introspection is the process of drawing unwarranted connections between disparate events, data, and observations based on pre-existing personal sentiments.
Proof left as an exercise to the reader, ----------------- You left out the assumption
"Assuming you are married to a filthy rich womand and are well connected with NY literati..."
Joanna