I wish I was dead,And lay deep in the grave.I've a pain in my head,I wish I was dead.In a coffin of lead-With the Wise and the Brave-I wish I was dead,And lay deep in the grave.

Avoid contradicting in general, especially people you love.

Whoever one is, and wherever one is, one is always in the wrong if one is rude.

If you would know what the Lord God thinks of money, you have only to look at those to whom he gives it.

In Mozart and Salieri we see the contrast between the genius which does what it must and the talent which does what it can.

A good play is a play which when acted upon the boards make an audience interested and pleased. A play that fails in this is a bad play.

Memory is the greatest of artists, and effaces from your mind what is unnecessary.

There is a vast difference between games and play. Play is played for fun, but games are deadly serious and you do not play them to enjoy yourself.

If you would know what the Lord God thinks of money you have only to look at those to whom he gives it.

Who are you?" I asked."You know who I am, " he replied. "I'm yours."~Clea / Sage, pg. 105

It is not selfishness or unselfishness that distinguishes love from non-love

Sometimes I start with a great title or idea, sometimes a great melody will run through my mind; but the higher percentage of the time, the words and music pretty much come at the same time.

No one needs to feel sorry for me or anyone else who has fallen victim to success.

I think handbags, not so much clothes anymore, but I think you can tell a fashion victim by their handbag.

There should be a law to the People besides its own will.

The price of freedom is still, and always will be, eternal vigilance.

I always try to attack the most honest issues I can in my comedy.

Business has only two basic functions - marketing and innovation.

Early in my career, I struggled with consistency, but I couldn't get more consistent than this year.