The complexity of human relationships is never simple to follow; it is like intricate lacework, but lacework made of steel.

I seat myself at the typewriter and hope, and lurk.

Murder is a plant of slow growth.

contemplating the misfortunes of others does not lighten one's own trouble but instead adds to it.

A request not to worry is perhaps the least soothing message capable of human utterance.

murder is not polite.

A request not to worry ... is perhaps the least soothing message capable of human utterance.

Life's not black-and-white. Sometimes the ends justifies the means.

Above all, do not attempt to be exhaustive.

There is an end to every journey.

His eyes were the same colour as the sea in a postcard someone sends you when they love you, but not enough to stay.

Our memory and the movies keep movie stars alive for us, and Tony Curtis is still a star.

I want to say 'I Shot The Police' but the government would have made a fuss so I said 'I Shot The Sheriff' insteadbut it's the same idea: justice.

How unspeakably the lengthening of memories in common endears our old friends!

I'm not on all the time. I like to have fun and be funny, but I'm much more of a thinker.

France always has plenty men of talent, but it is always deficient in men of action and high character.

When I work I relax; doing nothing or entertaining visitors makes me tired.