I was reading this James Bond book, and right away I realized that, like most books, it had too many words.

Dogs love to go for rides. A dog will happily get into any vehicle going anywhere.

I find myself having these conversations where I go...You know, the guy, in that place. The guy in the place with the thing, you know. And it becomes this game of charades. And then finally, we realize that I mean the Pope.

Nevada has a very dynamic economy, with gambling being the number-one industry, followed closely by blood donorship.

The story you envision as you start out is always a great story; when the facts turn out to be different from, or more complex than, what you expected, your first reaction is always disappointment. That's when you must fight the urge to bend the story to your preconceived notions. First, it's dishonest. And second, in the end, the truth is always the best story.

The taxpayers cannot be relied upon to support performing arts such as opera. As a taxpayer, I am forced to admit that I would rather undergo a vasectomy via Weed Whacker than attend an opera.

Too many rocks in the mountains.