The opposite of talking is not listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.

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.

God never talks. But the devil keeps advertising, Father. The devil does a lot of commercials.

You have to get angry in the face of bad situations. It's the most effective way to escape the bridles of despair.

Linguist say parties in the conversation will tolerate silence for four seconds before interjecting anything, however unrelated.

The waste basket is a writer's best friend.

I appreciate photographs which celebrate harmony. I don't particularly want to look at chaos. I see enough of that at home.

The cross cannot be defeated for it is defeat.

The first rule for success? Show up.

The conquer'd, also, and enslaved by war, Shall, with their freedom lost, all virtue lose.

Big part of the challenge to innovation is that people too easily resign themselves to dying.

I don't bat an eye at stuff like that. I've had my share of wins. If I worried about the games I should have won, it would probably drive me crazy. It was a fun game to pitch in.