A lot of people were opposed to it. A lot of people were for it. I myself think about it as little as possible.

And what gift of America to the rest of the world is actually most appreciated by the rest of the world? It is African American jazz and its offshoots. What is my definition of jazz? Safe sex of the highest order.

I am eternally grateful for my knack of finding in great books, some of them very funny books, reason enough to feel honored to be alive, no matter what else might be going on.

Most things in this world don´t work, aspirin do.

I'm so sorry - we had this cottage up in Lake Maxinkuckee, in Culver. I've thought so often of the poor Pottawattomies we took this land away from. They must have loved it so.

Give the reader at least one character he or she can root for.

A committee of three can accomplish much if two don't show up.