“There is, perhaps, no more dangerous man in the world than the man with the sensibilities of an artist but without creative talent. With luck such men make wonderful theatrical impresarios and interior decorators, or else they become mass murderers or critics.”

“My mother used to say that there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet. She's now in a maximum security twilight home in Australia.”

“You mustn't judge Australia by the Australians.”

“Hello possums!”

“Never be afraid to laugh at yourself. After all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century.”

“There are no Rules in Art . . .Only Creativity”

“There was I, devouring books and yet allowing a man who had never read a book to walk me home for a bit of harmless fumbling on the front steps.”