Among other things I think humor is a shield, a weapon, a survival kit. So here we are several billion of us, crowded into our global concentration camp for the duration. How are we to survive? Solemnity is not the answer, any more than witless and irresponsible frivolity is. I think our best chance lies in humor, which in this case means a wry acceptance of our predicament. We don't have to like it but we can at least recognize its ridiculous aspects, one of which is ourselves.

Certainly there are lots of things in life that money won't buy, but it's very funny- Have you ever tried to buy them without money?

I believe that people believe what they believe they believe.

The dog is man's best friend. He has a tail on one end. Up in front he has teeth. And four legs underneath.

Whenever you're wrong, admit it; Whenever you're right, shut up.

Too much Chablis can make you whablis.

Neath tile or thatch That man is rich Who has a scratch For every itch.