“We're developing a new citizenry. One that will be very selective about cereals and automobiles, but won't be able to think.”

“On the day of the race, as I run those very streets, will I be able to fully enjoy this autumn in New York? Or will I be too preoccupied? I won't know until I actually start running. If there's one hard and fast rule about marathons, it's that.”

“One of Beethoven's favorite dishes was macaroni and cheese. The girl I marry must be able to make good macaroni and cheese...""How did Beethoven feel about cold cereal?”

“We've all been raised on television to believe that one day we'd all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won't. And we're slowly learning that fact. And we're very, very pissed off.”

“I won't be able to think. I won't be able to work. Nothing will interfere with your work like suicide”

“I won't eat any cereal that doesn't turn the milk purple.”