Real writers-that is, capital W Writers-rarely make much money. Their biggest reward is the occasional reader's response.... Commentators-in-print voicing big fat opinions-you might call us small w writers-get considerably more feedback than Writers. The letters I personally find most flattering are not the very rare ones that speak well of my editorials, but the occasional reader who wants to know who writes them. I always happily assume the letter-writers is implying that the editorials are so good that I couldn't have written them myself.

To live long and achieve happiness, cultivate the art of radiating happiness.

When those with ability at their job get to thinking they can't be done without, they're already on their way out.

I made my money the old-fashioned way. I was very nice to a wealthy relative right before he died.

I think legislative assaults on motorcyclists are totally emotionally, disproportionate and totally unfair....they're instigated and implemented by people who know nothing about motorcycling, but have a prejudice. It's easy to curb the freedoms of others when you see no immediate impact on your own.

Occasionally indulging in a do-nothing day is more than worth the price.

He who hesitates is sometimes wise.