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

I had to go on TV with the president of the Catholic League, which is not an official organization at all, just a lot of Catholics, or maybe it's just this guy. He demanded to de-fund art completely and argued that taxpayers should not pay for it. I said people who represent the Catholic Church shouldn't talk about taxes.

China is not a great idea: capitalism and a dictator. It's like the two worst possible things you could imagine together. It's a very bad idea.

People who get married because they're in love make a ridiculous mistake. It makes much more sense to marry your best friend. You like your best friend more than anyone you're ever going to be in love with. You dont choose your best friend because they have a cute nose.

Cheese that is required by law to append the word food to its title does not go well with red wine or fruit.

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

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