I did toy with the idea of doing a cook-book. . . . I think a lot of people who hate literature but love fried eggs would buy it if the price was right.

With a little study you'll go a long ways, and I wish you'd start now

Sir, are you trying to offer me a bribe? How much

Obviously there was no point in being a bachelor if his houseman was going to filch his booze. If he was going to get robbed, he might just as well get married.

Ice Water? Get some Onions - that'll make your eyes water!

Politics doesn't make strange bedfellows - marriage does.

Practically everybody in New York has half a mind to write a book, and does.