I must take issue with the term 'a mere child,' for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.

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.

All the statistics in the world can't measure the warmth of a smile.

Be happy while you have breathe.

If your desire for 'good' is based on greed, it is not good, but greed.

Struggle strengthens the human bond and lightens the burden of the human condition.

I wanted to use the studio like a microscope for sound, which is what good engineers do.

There's a number of hip-hop artists who are highly talented but politically retrograde.

I don't tie my shoes right. I tie them the way you would tie a gift, like a bow.

I'm still always a country girl from New Zealand.

It's not about what you're capable of, It's about what you're willing to do.