Cats are dangerous companions for writers because cat watching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance.

Fine worries, like fine wines, are at their best only after they have been properly mellowed.

Cats are dangerous companions for writers because cat watching is a near-perfect method of writing avoidance.

I carry around such a load of non-specific guilt that every time the metal detector beeps, I always have a wild fear that this trip I absent-mindedly packed a Luger.

You'd better know what you want, because you'll probably get it.