[On the writers she admires:] I prefer dead writers, because I don't see them at parties.

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.

If you sincerely love yourself then you will take 100% full responsibility for your thoughts and actions.

Whatever is-is best.

The popularity of conspiracy theories is explained by people's desire to believe that there is - some group of folks who know what they're doing

It is good for us to think that no grace or blessing is truly ours till we are aware that God has blessed some one else with it through us.

Nature is too thin a screen; the glory of the omnipresent God bursts through everywhere

And I, the while, the sole unbusy thing, Nor honey make, nor pair, nor build, nor sing.

To do a sequel is so weird, you don't really think about it.

So let me end with the wish that you find the same kind of happyiness, and laughter, and love, that I have found, and that you have the wisdon to make them last.

For the ones who are called saints by human opinion on earth may very well be devils, and their light may very well be darkness

I think Sin City is a good example. Nobody would accuse Sin City of being historically inaccurate because it takes place in modern times.