“You can yell and scream, pound on the floor and stamp your feet. Or sit quietly, breathing slowly and do absolutely nothing. You neighbors might have a preference. The universe, dear one, could not care less.”

“But Doc knew that was the key to successful lying. People judged what other people would do by what they themselves would do. You could tell a hell of a lot about a man by what he assumed others got up to. If you're looking for a thief, bet on the man who's always accusing his neighbors.”

“Personally, I wouldn’t wait around for someone to tell you you’re good enough before you make your own comics. Just make them, always try to improve and care about what you’re doing. Be relentless and never give up.”

“If you risk nothing you gain nothing”

“Above all, I feel a quiet pride that for the rest of my days I can look at myself in the mirror and know that once upon a time I was good enough. Good enough to call myself a member of the SAS. Some things don’t have a price tag.”

“If you could disagree with kings, were gods so far above?”

“There's no pleasure in having nothing to do. The pleasure is in having lots to do and not doing it.”