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.

As I mentioned, I was a carpenter for a time.

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

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

I give dignity second place to expedience.

Good music always defeats bad luck

There are no absolute certainties in this universe. A man must try to whip order into a yelping pack of probabilities, and uniform success is impossible.