Families can also be divided into subgroups with different values, perspectives, and and communication styles, even if a subgroup consists of only one individual.

Life without discipline is just like a body without a backbone.

Why is there always this twitchiness, when you introduce a man to a woman friend, about whether the man will be bored or put off?

Lardo was getting on in years, and his big belly tended to slow him down a bit.

It is no use saying 'we are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

The most important thing about leadership is your character and the values that guide your life.

I suspect that a lot of studio executives still think of me as 'what's-his-name'.

I tend not to listen. When I'm listening to records, I don't listen to much new wave stuff, I tend to listen to the stuff I used to listen to a few years back but sort of odd singles.

The fact that most people do not understand and respect the very best things, such as Mozart's concertos, is what permits men like us to become famous.

My first job is to write a book that I believe is compelling and deserves the long sustained attention that any novel requires, and to worry about the commerce only late in the game.

It takes two to tango! I need everybody to sing with me.