I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all.

The crowd, having been promised nothing, felt cheated, having received nothing.

The city was blacked out because bombers might come, so Billy didn't get to see Dresden do one of the most cheerful things a city can do when the sun goes down, which is to wink its lights on one by one.

I'd rather have written "Cheers" than anything I've written.

We used to have superb public schools. I guess we don't anymore, but, boy, the public schools were really something and I am a product of those in Indianapolis.

I still believe that peace and plenty and happiness can be worked out some way. I am a fool.

My father said, ‘When in doubt, castle.’