Only grown-up men are scared of women.

But it is not at all unthinkable for anyone to tell a writer how to write. It comes with the territory.

I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that'swhy.

The day of birth is a sacred day.

I do not know any reading more easy more fascinating more delightful than a catalogue.

There is only one real sin and that is to persuade oneself that the second best is anything but second best.

I think togetherness is a very important ingredient to family life.

I just don't have time to get old!

I believe in communication; books communicate ideas and make bridges between people.

Now all the mute objects of my life seem to tell my story, to stretch back in time, if I look closely enough.

Auctions are bizarre combinations of slave market, trading floor, theatre and burlesque... a lot of people are going to be making a lot of excuses or maintaining that they were never part of this.

We cannot lower the mountain, therefore we must elevate ourselves.