“If you think fate is fickle, try tempting it”

“mystery is not founded in ignorance, mystery is founded in imagination”

“Laughter is the antidote to existential pain”

“Will you dance for me? Let your breasts roam for a moment -- I need to see how they dance.''Okay.' She danced, and as she danced, she tried to think of the most delicious salads she could imagine -- with artichokes and sundried tomato and blue cheese dressing, and beets, lots of beets.”

“Don't try to make children grow up to be like you, or they may do it.”

“I say if it's going to be done, let's do it. Let's not put it in the hands of fate. Let's not put it in the hands of someone who doesn't know me. I know me best. Then take a breath and go ahead.”

“I guess you think this is some kind of character-building exercise, too, then??""Do you REALLY think the last thing I'm gonna do before I die is admit someone else was right??”