I read AS every few years, and am always pleasantly surprised to notice things that somehow flew under my radar in previous readings. Each time, however, I am amazed at Rand constructed the story and was able to integrate so many aspects of society, politics, art, philosophy, etc. Also: never heard that tidbit about Ted Turner. I used to very much admire his maverick spirit, and his creation of the first all-news network, and his recent slams against religion.