Among environmentalists sharing two or three beers, the notion is quite common that if only some calamity could wipe out the entire human race, other species might once again have a chance.

The Egyptians had the locusts and in the Middle Ages there was the Black Death with the rats, but tourists are the plague of our century and we'll not survive this one.

Large swaths of what we now regard as basic medical knowledge came originally from naturalists.

As an editor, I must often tell writers that their stories "do not fit our present needs." But there are times when I want to reply: "Sir, I would not trust you to write a ransom note."

Lord if this would be the right thing for Joannie and I, that I would see a bald eagle right here as confirmation from you that this will be a good thing for us.

So, how does he kiss?"I'm blushing. I tap my fingers on my lips before I say, "He kisses like ... like it could be his job.

I think being a mother is the cruelest thing in the world.

Eat to please thyself but dress to please others.

Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.

A theatrical on a tight budget really only becomes about generating critical reviews for you and your film, not revenue.

Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.

In America, we're in a divided country.

You showed me how insufficient were all my pretensions to please a woman worthy of being pleased.

Ask before offering advice or reassurance.