I could happily lie down and die sometimes.

It was a very stupid thing to do, I'll admit, but I hardly didn't even know I was doing it.

And I have one of those very loud, stupid laughs. I mean if I ever sat behind myself in a movie or something, I'd probably lean over and tell myself to please shut up.

I'm quite illiterate, but I read a lot.

If there is an amateur reader still left in the world - or anybody who just reads and runs - I ask him or her, with untellable affection and gratitude, to split the dedication of this book four ways with my wife and children.

You’d better get busy, though, buddy. The goddam sands run out on you every time You turn around. I know what I’m talking about. You’re lucky if you get time to sneeze In this goddam phenomenal world.

It's one of those places that are supposed to be very sophisticated and all, and the phonies are coming in the window.