I've been on a 46-year diet of olives and alcohol. The latter I consume. The former I save and use over again in more alcohol. In my lifetime, I imagine, I have consumed at least $200,000 worth of whisky.

A rich man is nothing but a poor man with money.

Indeed, moderation is my middle name (though I do not often use it in signing legal documents)

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no point in being a damn fool about it.

The cost of living has gone up another dollar a quart.

My daughter wants to throw a stone at a bad man. I stop her from throwing, shaking my head and giving her a little slap. My disapproval is complete. You think: 'That's right, she shouldn't throw a stone even at a villain.' Then I hand her a brick to throw.

I never drink water. I'm afraid it will become habit-forming.