People always say "pop culture." As if we have some high culture to distinguish it from.

I drove a cab. But all the girls I knew when I was young who had to work - there were rich girls - but the ones who had to work were waitresses. Because you could always get shifts in a restaurant.

I hate academic mysteries. As soon as I come across the word 'don' and it's not someone's first name, I close the book.

[Friendships] are easy to get out of compared to love affairs, but they are not easy to get out of compared to, say, jail.

Presently it appears that people are mainly concerned with being well rested. Those capable of uninterrupted sleep are much admired. Unconsciousness is in great demand. This is the day of the milligram.

Never relinquish clothing to a hotel valet without first specifically telling him that you want it back.

A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain.