My dad was a ham, too. He could sell those women anything. Of all his sons, I was the only one he could trust to sell as well as he could. I was proud of that.

The dining room in my old house was truly magnificent, but by far the worst room for conversation. I'd get up from the table, a very long table, and somebody would always say, Paul, I never got to talk to you.

The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.

I often go on a liquid fast a couple of days a week. I never take just water. Instead, I'll have maybe six glasses of vegetable and fruit juices a day.

The doctor's name was Sylvia. I told her she'd have a problem with me because Sylvia was my mother's name.

I have this beautiful antique silver wine decanter that I bought at an auction. I always pour wine from that.

Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!