“The fact remains that I am stuck with the risk of being me. I am compelled, therefor, to spread the risk around a little, if I can.”

“I think, therefore I am, therefore I am photographable.”

“Never have I risked my life, or even my comfort, in the service of mankind. Shame on me.”

“You are reading a bold and universal headline which says ,’I am here, I am here, I am here.”

“I still believe that peace and plenty and happiness can be worked out some way. I am a fool.”

“I was surprised and mawkishly heartbroken. I am always moved by that seldom-used treasure, the sweetness with which most girls can sing.”

“I have been a writer since 1949. I am self-taught. I have no theories about writing that might help others. When I write, I simply become what I seemingly must become. I am six feet two and weigh nearly two hundred pounds and am badly coordinated, except when I swim. All that borrowed meat does the writing. In the water I am beautiful. ”