Birds, except when broiled and in the society of a cold bottle, bored him stiff.

Mere abuse is no criticism.

I may as well tell you, here and now, that if you are going about the place thinking things pretty, you will never make a modern poet. Be poignant, man, be poignant!

If there is one thing I dislike, it is the man who tries to air his grievances when I wish to air mine.

One of the drawbacks to life is that it contains moments when one is compelled to tell the truth.

I always strive, when I can, to spread sweetness and light. There have been several complaints about it.

You're one of those guys who can make a party just by leaving it. It's a great gift.