Don't date a woman without cable (no cable, no SportsCenter).

I didn't aspire to write and never considered it as a career option.

Women do date better than men. They'll get prepared. Men just kind of show-up.

Men aren't waiting to do anything besides finding a way to meet the right woman and making sure that bad dates are over in time to catch SportsCenter.

Don't date a woman who gives you a pager number instead of a home number (she's looking for control).

Believe in your work, educate yourself about the business, surround yourself with good people, set goals and timetables and stay focused on them.

Don't get down on yourself when you get rejection letters.