Literary tradition is full of lies about poverty-the jolly beggar, the poor but happy milkmaid, the wholesome diet of porridge, etc.

New York is full of abandoned churches. A Godless city, but full of superstitions on every subject--art, money, sex, food, health.

Don't tell me it's raining when you're peeing on me!

A neurotic can neither enjoy his illusions nor give them up.

Ladies and gentlemen are supposed to be looked after by others, like children and pets.

The New York action painters want their pictures to jump off the walls and chase you down the street.

Courage overrides self-doubt, but does not end it.