We like to pile language on language. Hunter [ S. Thompson] was an influence on me, no doubt about it.

It's better to make fun of yourself because you've always got someone around to make fun of, and they can't sue you.

There are lots of levels of fear and complaint about the government getting involved in business. First and foremost, of course, is incompetence.

There are a lot of mysterious things about boats, such as why anyone would get on one voluntarily.

There are just two rules of governance in a free society: Mind your own business. Keep your hands to yourself.

If I give up drinking, smoking, and fatty foods, I can add ten years to my life. Trouble is, I'll add it to the wrong end.

Everything that's fun in life is dangerous. Horse races, for instance, are very dangerous. But attempt to design a safe horse and the result is a cow ... It is impossible to be alive and safe.