Why do humans exist? A major part of the answer: because Pikaia Gracilens survived the Burgess decimation.

Only the aspirants for president are fool enough to believe what they read in the newspapers.

Owners of dogs will have noticed that, if you provide them with food and water and shelter and affection, they will think you are God. Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that, if you provide them with food and water and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are God.

I don't have any terrific self-esteem issues but I do sometimes realise I've been too lucky and that I'm over-praised. It makes me nervous. I have this sense of being overrated.

Billy Graham is a boring, racist charlatan.

I burned the candle at both ends and it often gave a lovely light.

Once you assume a creator and a plan, it makes us objects in a cruel experiment whereby we are created sick and commanded to be well.