Know which officials are voted into office and which are appointed, and by whom.

I believe that love--not imitation--is the sincerest form of flattery. Your imitator thinks that you can be duplicated; your lover knows you can't.

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

The difference between America and England is that the English think 100 miles is a long distance and the Americans think 100 years is a long time. The difference between an autobiography and an unauthorized biography is like the difference between an account of your life written by your mother and one written by your mother-in-law.

Be able to set a table so that you feel like you're dining, not just sitting and eating.

A 45-year old looks a lot like a 25-year old who's been out all night. And feels just as good about having survived the experience.

Be able to confide your innermost secrets to your mother and your innermost fears to your father.