Writing books isn't a drastic departure from writing for the stage.

I profess no belief in God, which by definition is true, especially if we take the accepted definition of God. But to be an atheist is to also have a belief, and have a system, and I don't know that I like that either.

Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breaths away.

I remember when I was a kid I used to come home from Sunday School and my mother would get drunk and try to make pancakes

I think it would be fair and right to use some of my land and wealth for a drug-rehab center or an Indian school.

Suppose I could shoot myself in the mouth, but what if I miss? People will laugh at me.

In baseball the object is to go home! And to be safe! - I hope I'll be safe at home!