I do have fun writing, and a long time ago, I told myself, 'You got to have fun at this, or it'll drive you nuts.'

Never use the words 'suddenly' or 'all hell broke loose.'

My purpose is to entertain and please myself. I feel that if I am entertained, then there will be enough other readers who will be entertained, too.

I do have fun writing, and a long time ago, I told myself, 'You got to have fun at this, or it'll drive you nuts.'

If work was a good thing, the rich would have it all and not let you do it.

I get letters. I get several a week, I think. A lot of people want a picture, a lot of people just want an autograph.

I spent most of my dough on booze, broads and boats and the rest I wasted.