Show me a man who lives alone and has a perpetually clean kitchen, and 8 times out of 9 I'll show you a man with detestable spiritual qualities.

I was young I was so young it hurt like a knife inside because there was no alternative except to hide as long as possible--- not in self-pity but with dismay at my limited chance: trying to connect.

Finally there is nothing here for death to take away.

Success is always dangerous. It can make an asshole out of anybody.

I give you soul. I give you wisdom and light and music and a bit of laughter. Also, I am the world's greatest horseplayer.

Keep your money in your pocket. Or bet it on a good horse.

I have two rules. One is, never trust a man who smokes a pipe. The other is, never trust a man with shiny shoes.