I have been a soreheaded occupant of a file drawer labeled "science fiction" ... and I would like out, particularly since so many serious critics regularly mistake the drawer for a urinal.

Plato says that the unexamined life is not worth living. But what if the examined life turns out to be a clunker as well?

Unfortunately, that still leaves plenty of Americans who don't read much or think much -- who will still be extremely useful in unjust wars. We are sick about that. We did the best we could.

If somebody says 'I love you' to me, I feel as though I had a pistol pointed at my head. What can anybody reply under such conditions but that which the pistol holder requires? 'I love you, too'.

Spring is the fountain of love for thirsty winter

In the midst of battle, you need something versatile to keep your focus

Like a necktie or a bouquet of flowers, an idea was best if one did not fuss with it too much

I just try to stay positive and focused on the tennis, not let anything get to me, like crazy questions. But I'm tough, let me tell you, tough as nails.

This week Sarah Palin's memoir became a bestseller. It's not even out yet. It's being translated into English.

The real secret of an unsatisfied life lies too often in an unsurrendered will.

I think I've grown and learned a lot.

You've got to put your head down and do the work. There are no shortcuts.

Play with me and you play with fire.

All tedious research is worth one inspired moment.