All humor is based on hostility - that's why World War Two was funny.

Once you've opened yourself up, it's best to go all the way.

The first book was my first attempt at writing full-length prose.

I don't like losing the words, as you have to, when I'm asked to turn a play into a movie. It's not a matter of ego . . . I'm just better able to create the character for an audience through words rather than through actions.

Take care of him. And make him feel important. And if you can do that, you'll have a happy and wonderful marriage. Like two out of every ten couples.

I never write a play with an eye to film.

There's no such thing as a sure thing. That's why they call it gambling.