I do not believe in God. I believe in cashmere.

those who use the word 'lifestyle' are rarely in possession of either.

If you feel the urge to write, just lie down and read a book: it will pass.

The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.

When you leave New York, you are astonished at how clean the rest of the world is. Clean is not enough.

There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance. Visitors who wish to remain inconspicuous are advised to choose the latter

Scientists are rarely to be counted among the fun people. Awkward at parties, shy with strangers, deficient in irony - they have had no choice but to turn their attention to the close study of everyday objects.