I wouldn't touch a superlative again with an umbrella.

[On Edna Ferber's Ice Palace] ... the book, which is going to be a movie, has the plot and characters of a book which is going to be a movie.

If you looked for things to make you feel hurt and wretched and unnecessary, you were certain to find them.

The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires.

The best way to avoid a hangover is to stay drunk.

Don't look at me in that tone of voice.

His books are exciting and powerful and — if I may filch the word from the booksy ones — pulsing.