My advice is not to wait to be struck by an idea. If you're a writer, you sit down and damn well decide to have an idea. That's the way to get an idea.

I've learned... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

Ugly is very popular this year...I had a feeling these clothes were deigned by someone who didn't like women.

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

I've learned... That money doesn't buy class.

I hate to say it, but I had a great time in World War II.

I obviously have a knack for getting on paper what a lot of people have thought and didn't realize they thought. And they say, 'Hey, yeah!' And they like that.