For the movie review columns, I always knew exactly what I was going to write about - the movies.

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.

Forgive means for get the hurt and give love.

Exceptional people convert life's setbacks into future successes.

Scientific revolutions, almost by definition, defy common sense.

Abundance, even of good things, prevents them from being valued

That's my advice to people. You can't get hung up on thinking, "Am I the victim in this situation?" No, I'm in charge of it.

Saving lives is not a top priority in the halls of power. Being compassionate and concerned about human life can cause a man to lose his job. It can cause a woman not to get the job to begin with.

The Law of God reaches into every area of life, and it brings about incredible blessing and incredible freedom.

Life is always walking up to us and saying, "Come on in, the living's fine," and what do we do? Back off and take its picture.

To grow is sometimes to hurt, but who would return to smallness?

To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.