When I started publishing, I got offers to write for big magazines. But I would always say, "Well, it's not that I don't want to write for these big magazines, but you can't edit it."

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.

When in doubt, ignore and be horribly unimpressed

The church and every Christian are individually responsible for the reformation of the country

Logan felt raw inside from the look of betrayal she had leveled on him. Who was he to demand honesty when every aspect of his presence in her life, even on the periphery, was a lie?

You don't have to prove to me you're beautiful to strangers, I've got loving eyes of my own.

I often have a theme in mind when I'm starting. I know that I want everything to be in a world of, say, evolution, or guilt.

I quite agree with you. The sun is not kind. God should use a rose amber spot.

I make the kind of music I like

Finance went from being a small business, effectively, to being a big business. In part, that's the growth of the world's wealth. That's called savings.

I wouldn't say I've changed my mind. I changed some of my natural habits, some of my natural character.

Accepting blame when it's not really due sometimes makes the point better.