That which hits the fan tends to get flung in all directions.

I think operating systems work best if they're free and open. Particular applications are more likely to be proprietary.

A good messenger expects to get shot.

I'm reminded of the day my daughter came in, looked over my shoulder at some Perl 4 code, and said, 'What is that, swearing?

You need to go and find someone to teach you the rudiments of irrational discourse.

Must be a different Larry Wall. There are at least 137 of us in the U.S.

For me, writing is a love-hate relationship.