Much as I like owning a Rolls-Royce, I could do without it. What I could not do without is a typewriter, a supply of yellow second sheets and the time to put them to good use.

An artist is his own fault.

Becoming the reader is the essence of becoming a writer.

Never play cards with a man named Doc, and never eat at a place called Mom's.

In every marriage the wife has to keep her mouth shut about at least one small thing her husband does that disgusts her.

But whats the use of being old if you cant be dumb?

Illinois is a state of suspended animation and the people live in hibernation from Oct. to whenever it ever gets warmer.

Hot lead can be almost as effective coming from a linotype as from a firearm.

The trouble is people leave too much to luck. They get married and then trust to luck. They should be sure in the first place.

George Gershwin died on July 11, 1937, but I don’t have to believe it if I don’t want to.

Socially, I never belonged to any class, rich or poor. To the rich I was poor, and to the poor I was poor pretending to be like the rich.

She flew into his arms. Held on tight as he swung her off her feet and hugged her so hard it hurt. She didn't care. She didn't want him to ever let go.

Hitherto, the rights and wrongs had seemed so beautifully simple.

Because I don't take money, I'll go anywhere and do a benefit concert with almost any orchestra.

The perfect war is started for obscure reasons, is hopelessly murderous, and accomplishes nothing.

Instagram is a media company. I think we're about visual media.

Fear focuses the mind.

Russia ought to get Iran to back out of the proxy wars they are involved in.

Every Sherlock Holmes story has at least one marvelous scene.

Well, it was the beginning of my film career. It was amazing to me that I got nominated for an Academy Award.

There are no road signs to help navigate. And, in fact, no one has yet determined which side of the road we're supposed to be on.