One half was sad because I had damaged my reputation. The other half was happy because I had damaged my reputation.

Develop your eccentricities while you are young. That way, when you get old, people won't think you're going gaga.

We all have a tendency to use research as a drunkard uses a lamppost – for support, not for illumination.

The temptation to entertain instead of selling is contagious.

Repeat your winners. If you are lucky enough to write a good advertisement, repeat it until it stops selling. Scores of good advertisements have been discarded before they lost their potency.

We admire people who work hard, who are objective and thorough. We detest office politicians, toadies, bullies, and pompous asses. We abhor ruthlessness. The way up our ladder is open to everybody. In promoting people to top jobs, we are influenced as much by their character as anything else.

Many people - and I think I am one of them - are more productive when they've had a little to drink. I find if I drink two or three brandies, I'm far better able to write.