Oh, I'll enjoy myself. I want to make sure you enjoy yourself." "Why?" I said. "If you enjoy yourself, then there's a better chance you'll want to be with me again.

Never interrupt when you're winning.

Knock your bad self out.

Never throw stones if you think they're going to come back and hit you.

I thought of several alec smart remarks, but you should humor crazy people when you're at their mercy; it's a rule.

Never trust people who smile constantly. They're either selling something or not very bright.

By 17, I was submitting to publications and collecting my first rejection slips.