Alcohol is like love. The first kiss is magic, the second is intimate, the third is routine. After that you take the girl's clothes off.

Good critical writing is measured by the perception and evaluation of the subject; bad critical writing by the necessity of maintaining the professional standing of the critic.

Police business is a hell of a problem. It's a good deal like politics. It asks for the highest type of men, and there's nothing in it to attract the highest type of men.

A good title is the title of a successful book.

When the plot flags, bring in a man with a gun.

Dames lie about anything - just for practice.

Tall, aren't you? I didn't mean to be.