In a conversation, keep in mind that you're more interested in what you have to say than anyone else is.

Art is a by-product of an honest and successful attempt to do something well.

It's ridiculous for a country to get all worked up about a game—except the Super Bowl, of course. Now that's important.

A little-recognized value of listening and inquiring relates to the realization that in human relationships, it is frequently not what the I've learned ... that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances: when it is requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.

One of my major shortcomings - I'm vindictive. I don't know why that is. Even in petty things in my life I tend to strike back. It's a lot more pleasurable a sensation than feeling threatened.

Don't you hate it when...your suitcase is the last one off the airplane?

The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.