I could be stranded in any town in the United States with ten cents and within an hour make $20 with the shell game.

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.

Ye Gads, no! I couldn't stand the noise.

I would rather be living in Philadelphia.

You can't trust water: Even a straight stick turns crooked in it.

I used to be indecisive, now I'm not so sure.

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