A shortcut is the longest distance between two points.

Most people do not go to the dentist until they have a toothache; most societies do not reform abuses until the victims begin to make life uncomfortable for others.

Most things get steadily worse.

Oh, these people's minds work in strange ways, Petunia, they're not like you and me, " said Uncle Vernon, trying to knock in a nail with the piece of fruitcake Aunt Petunia had just brought him.

I'm very confident that Nick Hornby always gets it right as a writer. He has the vernacular and passion. He is adroit and dry, and balances humor with the humanity of life.

Quality is pride of workmanship.

When I look back on the stuff I used to wear, I wonder why somebody didn't try to stop me. Just a friendly warning, "You may regret this," would have been fine.

Sports is the very fiber of all we stand for. It keeps our spirits alive.

A door once opened may be stepped through in either direction.

Someone is putting brandy in your bonbons, Grand Marnier in your breakfast jam, Kahlua in your ice cream, Scotch in your mustard and Wild Turkey in your cake.

Buy Space Ghost cereal, but don't eat the prizes.

Fitting people with books is about as difficult as fitting them with shoes.

My deal will always be one solo performance-nominated or not. Not some thrown together rock tribute.