When I was young, boys didn't type.

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.

I work in my pajamas most of the time. No matter what you’re wearing, you can sound businesslike on the phone.

I have shared my whole life. My private and my show business life. It helps me actually to feel my songs and to go on with my dreams.

To do a dull thing with style-now that's what I call art.

I am actuated by an ambition which I believe to be an honourable one — the ambition of serving the great cause of truth, while endeavouring to forward the literature of the country.

I don't think of the New Urbanism as an economic or political train wreck. I think of it as one of these great generational upheavals that's coming.

As long as you have money to live then it's not a terribly important thing. If you don't have enough to live, then it's very important thing.

I played classical as a kid.

The blues have always had some of the best times, best feelings I’ve ever had.

Nobody actually creates perfect code the first time around, except me. But there's only one of me.

But take comfort in that I die at peace with the world and myself - not afraid.