When I was young I used to read about the decline of Western civilization, and I decided it was something I would like to make a contribution to.

All Christian religions are outer-directed. "Who can I convert?" "Let's go to this country and make them Christians." "Wear this." "Do that." "No, don't worship that way. Worship this way or I'll kill you - for the good of your soul, of course." Meanwhile, followers of Eastern religions are sitting in the middle of their minds, experiencing a bliss and a level of consciousness that Western man can't begin to approach.

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

My father and mother separated when I was two months old.

I'd say pot has been a break-even proposition for me.

Why don't they have waiters in waiting rooms?

Who decides when the applause should die down? It seems like it's a group decision; everyone begins to say to themselves at the same time, "Well, okay, that's enough of that."