Nowadays they say you need a special chip to put in the TV so kids can't watch this and that. In my day, we didn't need a chip. My mom was the chip. End of story.

I never said I was a genius. I never said I was a cornerstone. I've never said I'm a legend in my own time. You never heard me say nothing like that.

Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine.

I don't think any of us really knows why we're here. But I think we're supposed to believe we're here for a purpose.

If somebody don't like something that I do, that's his or her prerogative. Just like it's mine.

There's such a thing as too much happiness and sadness. What I'm after is contentment.

The role of the designer is basically that of a good host, anticipating the needs of the guest.