The first time you do a thing is always exciting.

It is ridiculous to set a detective story in New York City. New York City is itself a detective story.

Most successes are unhappy. That's why they are successes - they have to reassure themselves about themselves by achieving something that the world will notice.

An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have. The older she gets the more interested he is in her.

It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them.

You gave too much rein to your imagination. Imagination is a good servant, and a bad master. The simplest explanation is always the most likely.

Desperate ills need desperate remedies.