What's the point of being young if you're not going to make new things, I wonder?

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.

Information, contemplated over time, is knowledge.

Had I just made a date with a tatted up bat wielding miscreant?

We had four years of world war which the peoples endured only because they were told that their sufferings would free humanity forever from the scourge of war.

I think all actors are supposed to be character actors.

I always take my wife morning tea in my pyjamas. But is she grateful? No, she says she'd rather have it in a cup.

So in the path of love - rather than pulling our willpower together, using our discrimination, or working - we just cry inwardly.

The most indispensable qualification of a cook is punctuality. The same must be said of guests.

I always know I can die at any moment.

Calm and silent and steady work, and no newspaper humbug, no name-making, you must always remember.

Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.