The ultimate downfall of the computerized holographic receptionist was that there was no amount of flattery, flirtation or chocolate that could convince one to lie for you.

Nothing helps your partner keep his mind on Jesus more than having a sign of His love tanned on your primary erogenous zones.

F***ing triffids.

Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment.

Chase your passion, not your pension.

If he is thin, I will probably dine poorly. If he is both thin and sad, the only hope is in flight.

What courage and patience are wanted for every life that aims to produce anything!

We sometimes received - and I would read - 200 manuscripts a week. Some of them were wonderful, some were terrible; most were mediocre. It was like the gifts of the good and bad fairies.

I just grate on my own nerves. I don't like to watch me.

Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor.

You know I feel very fortunate that my life has turned out the way that it has - whatever that means - I mean... you know, to say that I would be glad would mean that I planned it.

Success plus Self-esteem equals Pretensions.