Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat.

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.

Service is joy, service is happiness.

You’re mad, ” he said in a low voice, “if you think I would leave you now. I’ll see you safe and well no matter what it takes.

I go way beyond just the wood and stone but to the process of growth and farming and the tensions between the two.

Meyer and I have a bit in common because we're both left-handed. I think it's great that he seeks out that advice because he's not too "cool" or too uncomfortable to ask for it.

When we're done with employer-based health insurance, it will have as much life in it as Jimmy Hoffa.

We are that which activates the body.

O all who give and receive gifts, such as they are wisest. Everywhere they are wisest. They are the magi.

I wasn't born a natural entrepreneur. I had to be trained.

I want people to say when No. 9 was out on the field, he did everything humanly possible to win a ballgame.

Writing wasn't easy and wasn't fun. It was hard and lonely, and the words seldom just flowed.