I was hugely impressed... was the ultimate example of a man who knew what he didn't know, was perfectly willing to admit it, and didn't want to leave until he understood. That's heroic to me. I wish every grad student had that attitude.

It's easy to be smart when you are parodying smart people.

if you offer wisdom from a third party, it seems less arrogant and more acceptable.

To-Do lists help us break life into small steps.

Better to fail spectacularly than do something mediocre.

If she doesn't really love you, then it's over. And if she does love you, then love will win out.

Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.