Human comedy is more profound than tragedy. In tragedy we die and it is very sad. In comedy we avoid death, and it is even sadder.

We do what we can. The results are none of our business.

The life of the city cat is short but so sophisticated.

Trauma reflected upon in tranquility can produce morally stunning insights - literary light! It can also produce maudlin rubbish.

Perception is a prism, and reality is like shot silk - depends where the light hits.

Greed stains our culture, soaks our sensibilities and has replaced grace as a sign of our intimacy with the divine.

movies have mirrored our moods and myths since the century began. They have taken on some of the work of religion.