Rumors of our demise were obviously grossly exaggerated.

the rumors of the White Sox demise are greatly exaggerated.

This number is grossly exaggerated.

A lot of stars and moons have aligned.

I would describe Stephen then pretty much as I would describe him now. He is a very serious person. He obviously enjoys his policy and his public policy musing. He's reserved, fairly quiet. There is no question of his smarts. He was often in a room full of persons and he was the smartest of them all.

People will have to choose whether they want to be on the inside or the outside.