Stirring.

Inside Richard Macksey’s house, books are literally everywhere. 70,000 volumes stretch from floor to ceiling, filling the house and spilling into the garage. For over half a century, Macksey has inspired his students at Johns Hopkins, stirring in them a love of literature and the arts.

A Rare Collection: Lessons Learned from Dick Macksey ...

Living on three hours sleep and pipe smoke ... the sheer fun of learning.