As a result of that, and as a result of friendship, I don't think we've ever been competitive. I mean, there's probably a very good reason Hunter [S. Thompson] isn't jealous of me.

When a private entity does not produce the desired results, it is (certain body parts excepted) done away with. But a public entity gets bigger.

I suppose I should get a VCR, but the only thing I like about television is its ephemerality.

If we do our deficit spending on weapons, at least we get weapons. Then if we need weapons, we have them. If we don't need them, no harm is done.

All lies are told with a straight face. It is truth that's said with a dismissive giggle.

Because of their size, parents may be difficult to discipline properly.

I do have to travel a lot for speaking engagements.