I worked for half a cent a word. I'm not a fast writer to begin with, so for the first few years I had do other things.

I categorically declare first my absolute innocence, second my lack of criminal intent, and third my effusive apologies.

But, for instance, when I was awfully young, I read all the Oz books. They were an enormous influence on me.

What are your fees?" inquired Guyal cautiously. "I respond to three questions," stated the augur. "For twenty terces I phrase the answer in clear and actionable language; for ten I use the language of cant, which occasionally admits of ambiguity; for five, I speak a parable which you must interpret as you will; and for one terce, I babble in an unknown tongue.

I become drunk as circumstances dictate.

Nothing is more conspicuous than a farting princess.

The life we've been leading couldn't last forever. It's a wonder it lasted as long as it did.