To say that people would cease to come to California if they would have to pay more taxes is to underestimate the advantages of being in California - mightily.

Even the promiscuous feel pain.

I don't want to run for governor, but I don't think anyone should put public service out of the question because that's not what a good citizen does.

In a way, I'd rather ride down the street on a camel than give what is sometimes called an in-depth interview. I'd rather ride down the street on a camel nude. In a snowstorm. Backwards.

And then the conditions of safety - or lack of safety - for teachers in public schools, and the disparity between public schools and private schools is shameful.

Marriage requires a special talent, like acting. Monogamy requires genius.

I'm old, I'm young, I'm intelligent, I'm stupid. My tide goes in and out.