To me the outdoors is what you must pass through in order to get from your apartment into a taxicab.

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.

A writing may be lost

In this world, people actually don't live a life for themselves but usually live a life for someone they love.

the ego likes to emphasize the 'otherness' of others

. . . nobody every taught you loyalty . . .

As for all I can tell, the only difference is that what many see we call a real thing, and what only one sees we call a dream.

There is no global anthem, no global currency, no certificate of global citizenship. We pledge allegiance to one flag, and that flag is the American flag.

If you want to understand a difficult or trying person, begin by asking the question: 'What is the wound they are trying to heal?'

My writing has gone to bits - like my character. I am simply a self-conscious nerve in pain.

When you struggle hard and lose money, you're a hero. When you start making money you become a capitalist swine.

First of all, the majority of us, regardless of what we may say, are capitalists. That is, we practice it, it's what we "do," it's how we live, we are capitalists.