What we call the wisdom that comes with age is usually simple caution.

We don't really have a movie industry; we have a trailer industry. The movie guys make five minutes worth of stuff to get people in the theatre, and eighty-five minutes of filler.

Screw us once, shame on them; screw us twice, shame on us.

My Macbook is my new boyfriend, except that he's dependable and meets all my demands.

There's nothing wrong with self-improvement, as long as you recognize that at some point you're going to have to accept yourself in all your imperfect glory. What's wrong with liking yourself the way you are?

People who read books in public places are regarded with suspicion because they appear self-sufficient. When you seem self-sufficient, other people think that you think you're better than them, and they get resentful.

We often reward mediocrity because it is comforting. If they can do it, anyone can do it.