In Rome people spend most of their time having lunch. And they do it very well - Rome is unquestionably the lunch capital of the world.

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.

…And my heart openedlike a flower under sky, its petals of desire, its stamens of dreams…

Young people, look to your Bible when thinking about any matter, including getting married.

XXIV. And kneeling at the edge of the transparent sea I shall shape for myself a new heart from salt and mud

Better that we should die fighting than be outraged and dishonored. Better to die than to live in slavery.

You've got to be brave and you've got to be bold. Brave enough to take your chance on your own discrimination - what's right and what's wrong what's good and what's bad.

The Lord is my strength, my strong rock, my defense, my deliverer, the horn of my salvation, and my refuge. Amen.

I like the days when all the filmmakers had was a film roll, a camera and a gangster. The Mack Sennett comedies were all like that. They'd create little teams to go out and shoot films.

I just love every minute of my life. I love the variety. Every minute of every day I'm meeting fascinating new people, learning and working with wonderful teams of people creating wonderful things.

I get to shift multiple markets. I get to shift economies. It's extremely liberating. I breathe differently.

The true criminal must be defined as a man who commits a crime though he is as decently fed and clothed as others.