Actually if a writer needs a dictionary he should not write. He should have read the dictionary at least three times from beginning to end and then have loaned it to someone who needs it. There are only certain words which are valid and similes (bring me my dictionary) are like defective ammunition (the lowest thing I can think of at this time).

But I think the Great DiMaggio would be proud of me today.

Wine ... offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing which may be purchased.

My writing is nothing, my boxing is everything.

Don't you like to write letters? I do because it's such a swell way to keep from working and yet feel you've done something.

Have faith in the Yankees my son. Think of the great DiMaggio.

After writing a story I was always empty and both sad and happy, as though I had made love.