Years ago, manhood was an opportunity for achievement, and now it is a problem to be overcome.

It's important for survival that children have their own experiences, the kind they learn from. The kind their parents arrange for are not as useful. Good parents are the hardest to get rid of.

Just because we're fictional characters doesn't mean you can pick us up and move us anywhere you want.--the people of Lake Woebegon

You can go your whole life and not need math or physics for a minute, but the ability to tell a joke is always handy.

Age doesn't always bring wisdom. Sometimes age comes alone.

Majestic doesn't appeal to us. We [Americans] like the Grand Canyon better with Clarence and Arlene parked in front of it, smiling.

I felt bad for that world that we have given a generation of kids.