“I like the sound of 'claps of no sound..”

“I know the sound of one hand clapping”

“I love fiction that sound like fact… and fact that sounds like fiction.”

“When I say to a parent, "read to a child", I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate.”

“I'm no good for you, Bella''Don't be ridiculous.' I wanted to sound angry, but it sounded like I was begging. ”

“It was a sound like someone trying not to make a sound.”

“Eight people show up. The emcee is warm, friendly, and about as funny as Shoah. I take the stage to the sound of, my hand to God, one person clapping once and only once, and then I start into my act.”