I have nothing but respect for you -- and not much of that.

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today.

Whatever it is, I'm against it.

There was no need to inform us of the protocol involved. We were from Chicago and knew all about cement.

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.

Patience is the art of finding something else to do.

Behind every successful man is a woman, behind her is his wife.