“Be creative enough to dream, brave enough to try, persistent enough to succeed, and humble enough to thank those who helped you along the way.”

“I know that an author must be brave enough to chop away clinging tentacles of good taste for the sake of a great work. But this is no great work, you see.”

“The only thing wrong with trying to please everyone is that there's always at least one person who will remain unhappy. You.”

“If you wear a short enough skirt, the party will come to you.”

“All I need is room enough to lay a hat and a few friends. ”

“While observing some people with their dogs, it is often a question of who is training whom. It is not uncommon to see an owner with their arms extended, holding on for dear life, while their dog runs wild. Unfortunately, I was becoming one of those owners.”

“Salary is no object: I want only enough to keep body and soul apart.”