But for Muslims, everything that they don't have on earth is what they get in heaven. They can drink, they can have sex. All of the forbidden pleasures on earth, you can have in paradise.

Most attractive males talk to most attractive women as if they were Rotarians comparing sales percentages in Des Moines.

I first interviewed Fidel Castro 39 years ago. He was charming and fiercely guarded about his private life. He called our interviews 'fiery debates.' During our times together, he made clear to me that he was an absolute dictator and that he was a staunch opponent of democracy.

The news media in general are liberals.

Success can make you go one of two ways. It can make you a prima donna - or it can smooth the edges, take away the insecurities, let the nice things come out.

Celebrities used to be found in clusters, like oysters - and with much the same defensive mechanisms.

Deep breaths are very helpful at shallow parties.