I never drank anything stronger than beer before I was twelve.
It was a marriage of convenience, as my father had a blister on his big toe and couldn't travel far to find a girl.
Trust everybody, but cut the cards yourself.
Once, during Prohibition, I was forced to live for days on nothing but food and water.
Don't worry about your heart, it will last you as long as you live.
When you wake up in the morning, smile - and get it over with.