If you feel the urge to write, just lie down and read a book: it will pass.

In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.

Think before you speak. Read before you think.

My favorite animal is steak.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.

As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you.

Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.

Denigrating free will by confusing it with ka was worse than blasphemy

They never say this, but it’s true, it was raining the first time I saw you.

There is no sweeter pleasure than wandering aimlessly about.

You can't flood the market with every TV show, every reality show, and dump your library into the market all at one time and not have some kind of game plan in terms of pricing.

There was an edge of, 'Go away kid, you're bothering me'. I've kicked myself a million times since. I could've discovered Whitney Houston.

I would love to have a long and serious conversation with the Pope. And Woody Allen, whom I have never interviewed. Then, after those two? Steve Jobs.

The man whose eye is single for the glory of Another can be trusted.

Each hour comes with some little faggot of God's will fastened upon its back.

We can be certain that cities around the world will compete for the jobs that the next revival of the financial services industry will bring.

Early in my investment-banking career, I realized I was on a path that others had set out for me.