My table seats eight, so that's my maximum. Having a small number of guests is the only way to generate good conversation. Besides, your whole house doesn't get wrecked that way.

Peter Marshall: A western saddle has a curved horn on the front to hold something for the cowboy. What is it?

I don't know who the hell Paul Lynde is, or why he's funny, and I prefer it to be a mystery to me.

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

I don't always prepare such rich meals. Sometimes I'll just serve a simple quiche, salad and dessert for dinner. During the week I try to eat lightly.

Politicians... talk in generalities and lies, and I think they've caused all our grief. They're so awful, they're really funny. I hate thinking this because my dad loved politics.

As far as cookbooks go, I think Joy of Cooking is a classic. I've used it over and over again. Julia Child frustrates me. By the time you get all her herbs together, you're exhausted