Things that people will say to me, mostly, is that you shouldn't have all these books. It's too expensive.

When I started publishing, I got offers to write for big magazines. But I would always say, "Well, it's not that I don't want to write for these big magazines, but you can't edit it."

In Rome people spend most of their time having lunch. And they do it very well - Rome is unquestionably the lunch capital of the world.

remember this: no matter how politely or distinctly you ask a Parisian a question he will persist in answering you in French.

When it comes to sports I am not particularly interested. Generally speaking, I look upon them as dangerous and tiring activities performed by people with whom I share nothing except the right to trial by jury.

It's very important who the president of the United States is. America is a great idea, so that's why it's a great country.

Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.