Once a crowd chased me for an autograph. "Beat it", I said, "go sit on a tack!" "We made you", they said. "Like hell you did", I told them.

I think everyone is an opportunist if they have an opportunity.

The lack of work destroys people.

What in the world would we do without our libraries?

Cold sober, I find myself absolutely fascinating.

Afraid of death? Not at all. Be a great relief. Then I wouldn't have to talk to you.

Life's what's important. Walking, houses, family. Birth and pain and joy - and then death.