Basically, all women are nurturers and healers, and all men are mental patients to varying degrees.

A lot of our perception of history is influenced by inaccurate movies.

Somehow our devils are never quite what we expect when we meet them face to face.

I turned to the Times crossword puzzle and asked Kate, “What’s the definition of a moderate Arab?” “I don’t know.” “A guy who ran out of ammunition.

I do write my manuscripts by hand, in pencil on legal pads. Then they are typed on a word processor by my typist.

I've always been fascinated by the Gold Coast. The homes themselves are spectacular, unlike anything you'll see other than in Newport, Bar Harbor or Palm Beach. It's a very special area that, because of local demographics, is not going to survive much longer.

…made me promise to cut down on the drinking and swearing, which I have. Unfortunately, this has left me dim-witted and nearly speechless.