Actually, the true gourmet, like the true artist, is one of the unhappiest creatures existent. His trouble comes from so seldom finding what he constantly seeks: perfection.

The purpose of art is to console and amuse—myself, and, I hope, others.

Caviar is to dining what a sable coat is to a girl in evening dress.

For gypsies do not like to stay - They only come to go away.

It's always wonderful when something altogether wrong ends right, without the help of either religion or the police.

In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines 74 lived twelve little girls in two straight lines.

I don't keep my books around... they would embarrass me. When I finish writing my books, I kick them in the belly, and have done with them.

Only one who has known how troubled life can be, has a real appreciation of it when it is good

For gypsies do not like to stay -They only come to go away.

Procrastination and excuses really have the energy to make your picture small and blurred if you offer them that image!

When we sin, Satan tells us we are lost. In contrast, our Redeemer offers redemption to all—no matter what we have done wrong—even to you and to me.

The best of community does give one a deep sense of belonging and well-being; and in that sense community takes away loneliness.

A mature artist is at the same time aware of the futility of his achievement and the validity of the pursuit.

Certain defects are necessary for the existence of individuality.

My goal is to write stories that are connected, but not sequels in any meaningful sense. Like Howard's Conan tales or Leiber's Fahrrd & the Great Mauser stories.

I use the PhotoReady Foundation almost every day, and their lip glosses are fantastic.

I am the Bad Wolf. I create myself. I take the words. I scatter them... in time, and space. A message to lead myself here.

The key to creating passion in your life is to find your unique talents, and your special role and purpose in the world.

I asked an 85 year old professor, 'What makes you cry?' He said, 'Whenever I see or hear the truth.'