When you're in a good mood, bring up the past. When you're in a bad mood, stick to the present. And when you're not feeling emotional at all, it's time to talk about the future.

Know about the appeals process, especially in the case of the most serious crimes.

I believe Picasso's success is just one small part of the broader modern phenomenon of artists themselves rejecting serious art- perhaps partly because serious art takes so much time and energy and talent to produce-in favor of what I call `impulse art': art work that is quick and easy, at least by comparison.

Common sense comes from experience, and kids need to fail as well as succeed in order to learn it. It's difficult to develop common sense when you spend a lot of time in your room where nothing much happens.

Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.

Spending waiting moments doing crossword puzzles or reading a book you brought yourself.

Know the names of past and current artists who are most famous for playing their instruments.