As important in a trusting relationship as the truths you share are the lies you never have to tell.

What do we ask of friendship except to be taken for what we pretend to be - and without having to pretend.

Do I rue a life wasted doing crosswords? Yes, but I do know the three-letter-word for regret.

We are each the star of our own situation comedy, and, with luck, the screwball friend in somebody else's.

The experience I gained at age 21 would be useful if I were ever 21 again. But I'm 71 and new at it and keep making age 71 mistakes.

There are days when you need someone who just wants to be your sunshine and not the air you breathe.

As important as shared memories is the silent agreement that certain things never happened.