Since that day, when people have spoken to me of "genius", I have felt the inside pocket to make sure my wallet's still there.

I respect a person that has had to fight and howl for his decency.

I think that hate is a feeling that can only exist where there is no understanding.

For a creative person there's just as much pleasure in writing an eight-line poem as there is in writing a blockbuster play ... of the old '50s type.

Men don't want anything they get too easy. But on the other hand, men lose interest quickly.

Oh, you weak, beautiful people who give up with such grace. What you need is someone to take hold of you--gently, with love, and hand your life back to you, like something gold you let go of--and I can! I'm determined to do it--and nothing's more determined than a cat on a tin roof--is there?

You'll be surprised how infinitely merciful they [these tablets] are. The prescription number is 96814. I think of it as the telephone number of God!