In the Soviet Union, capitalism triumphed over communism. In this country, capitalism triumphed over democracy.

Writing pornography is deadly, nothing duller. I mean a toll-taker has a more exciting life than a pornographer.

You can't go around hoping that most people have sterling moral characters. The most you can hope for is that people will pretend that they do.

Designer clothes worn by children are like snowsuits worn by adults. Few can carry it off successfully.

Tolerance is really a better thing than understanding. Because it doesn't agitate against human nature.

Anti-smoking sentiment has replaced middle-class morality entirely. The smoker has taken the place of the homosexual. Today you hear people say things about smokers that used to be said about homosexuals - they pollute the environment; you don't want them around your children.

White grapes are very attractive but when it comes to dessert people generally like cake with icing.