When I fly, I'm never afraid the plane is going to crash. But there have often been times when I was afraid it wouldn't crash. I was just afraid it was going to circle O'Hare for the rest of my life.

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.

What is humanity? To feel pain at the sorrows of our neighbours, to feel humiliated at the humiliation of fellow-beings.

Whoever today speaks of human existence in terms of power, efficiency, and historical tasks is an actual or potential assassin.

Wisdom oft comes from the mouth of babes.

We in Ireland have not been immune from the bigotry and the indifference which manifested itself in Europe this century

Trust is not what the framers of the United States constitution and of this country relied on.

All knowledge is interesting to a wise man, and the knowledge of nature is interesting to all men.

God loves you so much that he is willing to hold something from you for the perfect time!

Only Los Angeles could produce a creature such as myself. New York is a boutique city. You have to be wealthy and of privilege to be able to live comfortably there.

Your book grows. The early part of your book is growing still while you are writing the later part of your book.

I try to make a lot of time for friends and family because I think that's really important and for pleasurable experiences.