A lot of first novels are written long before they're actually put down on paper.

Of what use is freedom of speech to those who fear to offend?

If your religion doesn't respect the rights of other religions, it is lacking something.

When a girl says she likes you as a friend, what she means is: "Rather than have sex with you, I would prefer to lose you as a friend."

In the world of acting, many are thin but few are talented.

Many thrillers follow such reliable formulas that you can look at what's happening and guess how much longer a film has to run.

If a movie isn't a hit right out of the gate, they drop it. Which means that the whole mainstream Hollywood product has been skewed toward violence and vulgar teen comedy.