One [New York] eatery is a remodeled diner that looks like what Busby Berkeley would have done if only he hadn't had the money.

If you are truly serious abut preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract teach him to deduct.

Telling someone he looks healthy isn't a compliment -- it's a second opinion.

Nothing succeeds like address.

Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.

Never allow your child to call you by your first name. He hasn't known you long enough.

The best fame is a writer's fame. It's enough to get a table at a good restaurant, but not enough to get you interrupted when you eat.