I was growing tired of all the fussing and prevaricating, of the stolen hours and the secret rendez-vous; of the small indignities and broad discomfort that are part and parcel of adultery.

A writer should always have some profession which brings him into close contact with the reality's of life.

To be a Jew is a destiny

the seat of the greatest patriotic loyalties is in the stomach. Long after giving up all attachment to the land of his birth, the naturalized American citizen holds fast to the food of his parents.

There are shortcuts to happiness, and dancing is one of them.

What I like about Hollywood is that one can get along by knowing two words of English -- SWELL and LOUSY.

To me, writing is not a profession. You might as well call living a profession. Or having children. Anything you can't help doing.