It is easier to port a shell than a shell script.

I suppose you could switch grammars once you've seen 'use strict subs'.

The only reason [not to use] perl is that some sysadmins don't allow software that they didn't pay for. By all means, let them send me money if it makes them feel better.

You want it in one line? Does it have to fit in 80 columns?

There ain't nothin' in this world that's worth being a snot over.

Lisp has all the visual appeal of oatmeal with fingernail clippings mixed in.

Some of modern engineering is necessary to good art. But I think of myself is a cultural artist.