I've done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

New York was always more expensive than the other places, even when it was going bankrupt. In other words, in 1971, New York was expensive for someone with no money. For anyone.

The first step in having any successful war is getting people to fight it.

I hate writing. I will do anything to avoid it. The only way I could write less was if I was dead.

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

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

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